Why Take Online Classes?

  • Tuition-free
  • Learn from home or anywhere with an internet connection
  • Many classes meet on Zoom. Some classes use Canvas only

How to Enroll

New Student

  1. Complete the Noncredit Application Form (English / Spanish / Chinese)
  2. Email the Application + photo ID to [email protected] 
  3. Get your CCSF ID Number by email
  4. Activate Your RAM ID: Follow the Online Student Guide

New and Returning Student

  1. Use the ESL Noncredit Guided Self Placement to find your level.
  2. Choose classes: Check the ESL Class Schedule
  3. Register: Student Portal using your RAM ID

Note: Classes appear in your Canvas about 24 hours after you register.

Need help? Contact Neela Chatterjee, Faculty Advisor.

Get help from Neela, book a Zoom appointment

How to Study Online

You will use Canvas and Zoom. 

Canvas

(for class work)

  • Read weekly lessons and watch videos in Modules
  • Do assignments and discussions
  • Check Announcements from your teacher

Canvas works on phone, tablet, or computer.

Canvas Modules on computer and mobile device

Zoom

(for live class)

  • Meet your teacher and classmates
  • Practice listening and speaking
  • Work in small groups (Breakout Rooms)

Meet our noncredit online teachers.

ESL Teachers on Zoom - Alt text: Screenshot of a video conference in gallery view showing 12 participant tiles arranged in three rows of four. Each tile displays a person's webcam feed and a visible name label. The names shown are: Patty Gallagher, Lori Cabansag, Jennifer Irvine, Cora Chen, Holly Stevens, Fanny Law, Eileen Adamian, Elisa Shore, Ed Murray, Neela Chatterjee, Kelli Crow, and Dan O'Connell. Participants appear in home-office or virtual-background settings.

What Online Classes Do We Offer?

  • Beginning (Levels 1-4)
  • Intermediate (Levels 5-8)
  • Advanced (Level 9)

Integrated Skills Classes: Reading, writing, listening, and speaking at your level.

Focus Skills Classes: Listening and Speaking, Workplace Communication, and Citizenship.

View the ESL Class Schedule

Certificate of Competency

When you complete and pass the required classes, you can earn a Certificate of Competency. You can add this credential to your resume for jobs or use it to continue your education.

  • Beginning Low, Levels 1-2
  • Beginning High, Levels 3-4
  • Intermediate Low, Levels 5-6
  • Intermediate High, Levels 7-8
  • Advanced, Level 9