Saddleback Valley Adult Education

1. Take the Self-Assessment to determine what level of ESL class is best for you.
2. After determining the best level select the class or classes in which you wish to enroll.
3. Following the registration information for the class.
4. Pay by credit card (VISA, Master Card, or Discover Card).

BY MAIL

1. Take the Self-Assessment to determine what level of ESL class is best for you.
2. Fill out a registration form and fill it out with the selection of the class or classes in which you wish to enroll.
3. Enclose a check for the registration fees. Address the check to: SVUSD
4. Mail the registration form to: Adult Education 25598 Peter A. Hartman Way Mission Viejo, CA 92691

BY FAX

1. Take the Self-Assessment to determine what level of ESL class is best for you.
2. Fill out a registration form with the selection of the class or classes in which you wish to enroll.
3. Write your credit card information (VISA, Master Card, or Discover Card) on the registration form.
4. FAX your completed registration form to: (949) 837-2046

DROP-OFF

1. Take the Self-Assessment to determine what level of ESL class is best for you.
2. Fill out a registration form with the selection of the class or classes in which you wish to enroll.
3. Write your credit card information (VISA, Master Card, or Discover Card) on the registration form; or enclose a check made out to SVUSD
4. Bring your completed form and payment to either Adult Ed office and drop it in the drop off box.

FEES FOR ESL CLASSES

Due to changes in state funding all ESL classes in Adult Education have become fee based.

ESL CLASS CHOICES

ESL class choices have been simplified into the following levels:
LEVEL 1: Pre Beginning
LEVEL 2: Beginning
LEVEL 3: Intermediate
LEVEL 4: Advanced
Specialized classes including Conversation, Accent Reduction, Writing, and Computers are also available and are listed on this page.

SELECTING THE RIGHT ESL LEVEL

ESL students may select their own classes but should use the Self-Assessment to determine what class level is the best for them.

ESL SELF ASSESSMENT

PRE-BEGINNING

This class level is for students who have had little formal education and do not read or write well in their own language. Students in this level know very little English and cannot read, speak or write any English.

BEGINNING

This class level is for students who read in their own language and are familiar with the English alphabet and some basic English vocabulary. This class level is good for students who are not able to converse much in English.

INTERMEDIATE

This class level is for students who can read and understand basic English language sentences and who are able to hold a basic conversation in English.

ADVANCED

This class level is for students who are able to read English language publications such as newspapers, magazines, and some books. Students enrolling in an advanced level of ESL class should be able to understand spoken English well and hold an everyday conversation.

NOTE: Because selection of ESL classes is now done independently, please select your ESL class level correctly. When selecting an ESL level students should be careful not to over-estimate or under-estimate their level of English proficiency.