{"id":762,"date":"2026-08-14T10:46:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/academic-career-readiness\/?page_id=762"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:50:49","slug":"esl-revised","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/academic-career-readiness\/esl-revised\/","title":{"rendered":"English as a Second Language"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- CFCC English as a Second Language (ESL) \u2014 EWD Program Container --> <div class=\"container-fluid p-0\"> <h2 class=\" mb-3\"  style=\"text-transform:none;\">Speak English with Confidence. Unlock Better Jobs. 100% Free.<\/h2>\n<!-- ==========================================\n         SECTION 1: HERO HEADER & LANGUAGE TOGGLE\n         ========================================== --> <div class=\"mb-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/academic-career-readiness\/ingles-como-segundo-idioma\/\" class=\"btn button btn-lg py-2 px-4 mb-3 shadow-sm\"> &#127760; Ver p\u00e1gina en Espa\u00f1ol &rarr; <\/a> <\/div> <p class=\"lead font-weight-bold mb-3\">\n        Free English Classes | All Skill Levels | Morning, Evening, &#038; Online Options\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"lead pb-3 mb-4\">\n        Learning English opens doors to higher-paying careers, improved job security, and stronger connections in your community. Whether you want to advance in the workforce, help your children with their schoolwork, or gain confidence speaking English in daily life, CFCC offers 100% tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes designed around your schedule.\n    <\/p>\n<hr class=\"mb-5\" \/>\n<!-- ==========================================\n         SECTION 2: PROGRAM BENEFITS (VALUE LIST)\n         ========================================== -->\n<h3 class=\"h4 mb-3\">Why Choose CFCC&#8217;s Free ESL Program?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-5 pl-4\">\n<li class=\"mb-3\">\n            <strong>100% Free Tuition:<\/strong> All classes, placement assessments, and learning materials are completely free of charge to students.\n        <\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-3\">\n            <strong>Learn at Your Skill Level:<\/strong> From absolute beginners to advanced speakers preparing for college or professional careers, we place you in a class where you feel comfortable and supported.\n        <\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-3\">\n            <strong>Flexible Schedules &#038; Locations:<\/strong> Choose from morning, evening, or weekend classes offered at CFCC campuses, local community centers, and online.\n        <\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-3\">\n            <strong>Fast-Track Career Opportunities:<\/strong> Combine your English studies with vocational training pathways in trades, healthcare, hospitality, and business.\n        <\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-3\">\n            <strong>Supportive Instructors:<\/strong> Learn in a welcoming, encouraging environment with experienced instructors dedicated to your success.\n        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- ==========================================\n     SECTION 3: LOCATION GRID (REVISED)\n     ========================================== -->\n<h3 class=\"h4 mb-3\">Where &amp; How You Can Study<\/h3> <div class=\"row mb-5\"> <!-- Card 1: Main Campuses & Online --> <div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 mb-md-0\">  <div class=\"card h-100 p-4 border rounded shadow-sm bg-light\"> <h4 class=\"h5 card-title mb-3\" style=\"color: #00467f;\"><strong>Main Campuses &amp; Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"mb-0 pl-3\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Downtown Wilmington:<\/strong> 411 North Front Street, Wilmington<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>North Campus:<\/strong> 4500 Blue Clay Rd, Castle Hayne<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Burgaw Center:<\/strong> 100 E. 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Burke Center at Surf City:<\/strong> 621 NC Hwy 210 E., Hampstead<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Online Classes:<\/strong> 100% distance learning options available<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div> <!-- Card 2: Community Outreach Locations --> <div class=\"col-md-6\">  <div class=\"card  p-4 border rounded shadow-sm bg-light\"> <h4 class=\"h5 card-title mb-3\" style=\"color: #00467f;\"><strong>Community Outreach Locations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">Please call for specific class schedules and availability at these locations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-0 pl-3\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Willard Outreach Community Center:<\/strong> 9955 NC Hwy 11, Willard<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Cape Fear Middle School:<\/strong> 1886 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <!-- ==========================================\n     SECTION 4: ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION FLOW\n     ========================================== -->\n<h3 class=\"h4 mb-3\">Enrollment Steps for All Locations &amp; Online<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">To enroll in an ESL class at any of our campus or community locations, including online classes, follow these four steps:<\/p> <div class=\"row mb-5\"> <!-- Step 1: Age Requirements --> <div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">  <div class=\"card h-100 p-4 border rounded shadow-sm bg-light\">  <div class=\"h2 font-weight-bold mb-2\" style=\"color: #00467f;\"> 1 <\/div> <h4 class=\"h5 card-title font-weight-bold mb-2\">Age Requirements<\/h4>\n<p class=\"card-text mb-0\">\n                You must be 18 or older to register. 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