FAQ
Visit the PVCC website and follow the enrollment steps.
Most of our classes are 3 credits. See Tuition and Fees for the cost per credit.
For questions about Financial Aid, please visit the Financial Aid webpage or call 480-731-8900
For questions about proper documentation, please visit the PVCC Admissions webpage or call 602-787-7025.
The CELSA placement test will tell you which classes you should register for. The CELSA placement test is required before you register for classes. Currently, you can take the CELSA placement test in-person at the Testing Center. Please visit the Testing Center's CELSA page for more information.
Ask an Advisor or email Dr. Leila Palis at leila.palis@paradisevalley.edu
You have two choices after taking a Level 4 ESL class:
1. Take additional ESL classes
You do not need to complete every Level 4 class, but if you feel that you still need to improve in a certain area, for example grammar, then you should continue taking more ESL classes.
2. Take college Composition Classes
You will need to take the EdReady English placement test first. You can take this placement test from home. Please visit the Maricopa EdReady site for detailed steps. There is a step-by-step guide and a helpful video.
Based on your test score, you will have three classes to choose from:
ENG 107: First Year Composition and ENG 100AC (4 credits)
This class is the equivalent of ENG 101, but it is designed for nonnative English speakers. You can fulfill the requirements of ENG 101 while still perfecting your language skills. There is extra time available to help you with your writing, too. This is a 4-credit class. If ENG 107 is not available or does not fit with your schedule, you can also take ENG 101.
prerequisites: EdReady English score of 60 or higher
ENG 107: First-Year Composition (3 credits)
This class is the equivalent of ENG 101, but it is designed for nonnative speakers of English. You can fulfill the requirements of ENG 101 while still perfecting your language skills. If ENG 107 is not available or does not fit with your schedule, you can also take ENG 101.
prerequisites: EdReady English score of 80 or higher
Alt 100: Academic Literacy through Integrated Reading and Writing (4 credits)
This class prepares you for college level reading and writing intensive courses as well as career-related reading and writing tasks.
Prerequisites: EdReady English score of 59 or higher and EdReady College Reading score of 74 or higher.
Many students also choose to take reading and math classes after completing Level 4 ESL classes. You will need to take the EdReady College Reading and Quantitative Reasoning Placement Tests. You can choose classes based on your scores.
If you have any questions about which English classes to take, please contact Leila Palis at leila.palis@paradisevalley.edu
If you have any questions about the EdReady placement test, please visit the Testing Center at 602-787-7050 or assessment@paradisevalley.edu
The Learning Success Center (LSC) offers free tutoring for students in many subjects, including English. The LSC also offers grammar workshops and conversation groups for students and community members. For more information, please visit the LSC webpage or call 602-787-7180
UNOS (United Nations of Students) is a student club focused on celebrating all cultures. For more information please visit the UNOS webpage
The Buxton Library at PVCC has a special section of reading materials and resources specifically for nonnative English speakers. Students can also access online movies, journals, magazines, and newspapers through the Library’s Databases. For more information, please visit the Library webpage or call 602-787-7200
You will need to have your transcripts evaluated by a company that has been approved by PVCC’s Admissions Office. Visit the Information desk or Admissions and Records for a list of approved companies.