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258      <div class="rich-text-callout__quote">&#8220;My experience with taking classes here at BCC is excellent. Fantastic for improving my English.&#8221;</div>
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274<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We will help you determine whether you should consider an adult school or community college for your next ESL class based on how you categorize your knowledge of the English language. Choose between Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced ESL classes via our <a href="https://www.naaec.org/class-finder/">Class Finder Tool</a>.</p>
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282<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We can help you choose thee best place for your next English class.</p>
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286<p class="wp-block-paragraph">First, think about your English level. How comfortable are you with English? </p>
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290<ul class="wp-block-list">
291<li>Beginner: You are just starting. You need help with the alphabet, numbers, and basic words and sentences.</li>
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295<li>Intermediate or Advanced: You can speak, read, and write some English, but you want to improve.</li>
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304<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Adult schools are a good choice if you are a beginner or if you want to improve your everyday English.</p>
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308<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Choose an adult school if: </p>
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313<li><strong>You are a beginner in English.</strong><br>You need practice with the alphabet, numbers, and basic conversation. </li>
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317<li><strong>You want to improve everyday English.</strong><br>You want to communicate at work, at your child&#8217;s school, and in your community.</li>
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321<li><strong>You did not finish high school and want to earn your GED.<br></strong>Many adult schools offer GED preparation classes.</li>
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352<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Community colleges are a good choice if you already have at least an intermediate level of English and want to continue your education or job training.</p>
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356<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Choose a community college if: </p>
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420<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Adult School</strong></p>
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429<li>No charge for books or materials </li>
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434<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Community College</h2>
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438<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Costs vary based on:</p>
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460<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Financial aid may be available. Ask the college&#8217;s financial aid office for help. </p>
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478<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Community College</strong></p>
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486
487<li>If you do not have one, you may be charged higher tuition as an international student.</li>
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490
491<li>If you attend high school in California, ask about <strong>AB 540</strong>
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