Foundations: Beginning in English

Are you new to English? Foundations: Beginning in English can help! This language course is designed for students who want to develop a foundation in academic English - listening, speaking, reading and writing skills - in order to enter the EAP (English for Academic Purposes) program in Level 1 at HCC.

The Foundations course is managed by the Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education (ICCE) in partnership with the EAP program.

Overview

The course is offered in fall, spring, and summer.
Classes meet on the Dale Mabry, SouthShore, and Ybor City Campuses.
Classes follow the HCC Academic Calendar (16 weeks in the fall/spring and 12 weeks in summer).
Classes meet two days a week, Mondays/Wednesday or Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are offered during the day and evenings. Times vary by campus.
Students must successfully complete the course to be able to enter EAP Level I classes.

Steps to Enroll:

Apply online
Take an English placement test. Test referral forms are available on all HCC campuses. If you have already taken a placement test, go to the next step.
Enroll and pay for classes

For assistance, please contact either the EAP Student Manager or the ICCE Personal Enrichment Coordinator below.