Before you register for classes:
At Fresno City College, we want to help you succeed, and part of your success depends on enrolling in courses that match your abilities and skill level in English. The EMLS Guided Student Self-Placement process will help place you in all the courses that are the best match for you based on your life circumstances, English ability level, and your overall goals. You cannot “fail” the test and there is no cost to take it.
You can take this test online at home, or you can take it at the FCC Assessment Center.
To take the assessment online at home, please click here to begin the Guided Student Self Placement
After you complete the process, you will receive a recommended placement into the EMLS course sequence. You can choose either Credit classes or Noncredit classes.
Note: International Students have further requirements and documentation to submit for placement. For more information, go to the International Students Office in Student Services Building #108 M-F 9:00 am-5:00 pm, call +1.559.442.8256 or email FCC - International Student Office
Listening and Speaking
- Low Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- EMLS 212LS/312LS
- Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- EMLS 213LS/313LS
- High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- EMLS 214LS/314LS
- Advanced Listening and Speaking
- EMLS 215LS/315LS
Reading and Writing
- Intermediate Reading and Writing
- EMLS 213RW/313RW
- High Intermediate Reading and Writing
- EMLS 214RW/314RW
- Advanced Reading and Writing
- EMLS 168RW/368RW
Pronunciation
- Low Intermediate Pronunciation
- EMLS 365P
- This course is only offered as a non credit course.
- Intermediate Pronunciation
- EMLS 266P/366P
- High Intermediate Pronunciation
- EMLS 367P
- This course is only offered as a non credit course.
- Advanced Pronunciation
- EMLS 368P
- This course is only offered as a non credit course.
Grammar
- Intermediate Grammar
- EMLS 213G/313G
- High Intermediate Grammar
- 214G/314G
- Advanced Grammar
- 215G/315G
The EMLS Department offers two different types of English classes: Academic- for credit EMLS classes or Non-credit EMLS classes. Students can take both a credit academic course and a non-credit elective class in the same semester. Students can also switch from the non-credit track to the credit track as they progress through the levels.
Academic EMLS classes (200 level) are:
- Students who want to learn English and plan to get a degree, certificate or transfer
- Three levels from low-intermediate to advanced in Reading/Writing
- Students are responsible for tuition, enrollment, health, and ASB fees
- Letter Grades
Non-credit classes (300 level) are
- Students who want to learn English for personal improvement or job advancement
- Tuition free and can be repeated up to 3 times
- Pass/No Pass Grades
- Students only need to pay the college health fee and ASB fee
There are 2 Off Site Locations where Fresno City College will be offering courses; Fresno Adult School and The Sikh Institute.
The EMLS Off-Site Classes Offered in FALL 2024 are as follows:Fresno Adult School, 2500 E. Stanislaus St., Fresno CA, 93721
More information coming soon!
Orientation Dates:
TBD
*Orientations take place at Fresno Adult School
For more information, please contact:
Fresno Adult School: Michael Robinson at michael.robinson@fresnounified.org
Fresno City College: Eric Morin at (559) 759-6291 (cell) or at (559) 244-2608 (Office) you may also email Eric at eric.morin@fresnocitycollege.edu
Sikh Institute, 4827 N Parkway Dr., Fresno, CA 93722
More information coming soon!
For more information, please contact:
Sukhdev Singh at (559) 442-8200 ext. 2387.
You may also email Sukhdev at sukhdev.singh@fresnocitycollege.edu
Eric Morin at (559) 759-6291 (cell) or at (559) 244-2608 (Office)
You may also email Eric at eric.morin@fresnocitycollege.edu
EMLS Certificates of Competency
More information coming soon!
For assistance with registration, you may contact with a counselor in the following ways:
- Attend one of the Application/Orientation sessions. A list of dates/times are provided below.
- Contact an Adult Education/EMLS counselor. Contact Information for counselor are listed below.
If you know which classes you want, and do not need assistance with registration, you may log into My Portal and register using Self Service.
If you are a Dreamer (DACA) student, you may contact the Dream Center Office for help with registration or financial aid.
My Portal Log In information
You can access your Student Email, Canvas, Self Service, and other useful tools through My Portal. Click on My Portal located at the top right of any webpage on the Fresno City College website to access your dashboard. The video below will give you step-by-step instructions on how to access My Portal.
SEARCH AND REGISTER FOR CLASSES THROUGH SELF SERVICE
Review the FCC Registration Instructionsfor student portal login information, step-by-step instructions on how to register, and helpful registration tips and reminders.
For login assistance call the Student Systems Support call center at 559.499.6070 or visit the Technology Help webpage for additional information.
For more information, visit our Student Steps to Success page
Tutoring Services – PASS Center Embedded Tutors
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) is the English Support Center at Fresno City College. They offer drop-in tutoring and supplemental instruction (tutors embedded in EMLS courses). PASS is known for superior support of reading and writing. You will have PASS tutors in many of your EMLS classes. Watch the video to learn more about what the PASS center has to offer. FCC PASS Center
