Community ESL classes are welcome to all members of our local community who wish to improve and practice their English. Classes are available for all levels, from beginning through advanced. Classes meet for three (3) hours per week for eight (8) weeks. Our teachers lead dynamic classes and give opportunities for all students to speak and participate. The English language skills that we teach focus on practical needs such as speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar. Join our program today!
Registration is NOW OPEN for our Spring I 2026.
Classes are 8 weeks and cost $275 plus textbook.
Please email iep@kennesaw.edu for more information. All are welcome!
For evening classes (Monday and Wednesday 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm), please register at this link.
For Saturday classes (9:00am-12:15pm), please register at this link.
The registration deadline is Friday, January 9 at 10pm. All new students must attend a placement test on January 5 at 7pm, or January 10 at 9am. The location of the placement test will be emailed after registration. New students will not be permitted to join the class without taking the placement test at one of these times.
La fecha límite de inscripción es el Viernes, 9 de Enero a las 10 pm. Todos los estudiantes nuevos deben asistir a una prueba de nivelación el 5 de Enero a las 7 pm, o el 10 de Enero a las 9 am. La ubicación de la prueba de nivelación se enviará por correo electrónico después de la inscripción. No se permitirá que los estudiantes nuevos se unan a la clase sin realizar la prueba de nivelación en uno de estos horarios.
Our community ESL program has eight (8) week sessions. Classes meet during the weekdays or on Saturday.
Evening classes meet on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Morning classes meet on Saturday from 9:00am-12:15pm.
Session | Monday/Wednesday Start Date | Saturday Start Date | Registration Deadline |
| Fall II 2025 | October 20, 2025 – December 10, 2025 | October 25, 2025 – December 13, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
| Spring I 2026 | January 12, 2026 – March 4, 2026 | January 17, 2026 – March 7, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| Spring II 2026 | March 23, 2026 – May 13, 2026 | March 28, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
Summer 2026 | June 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026 | June 6, 2026 – July 25, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
Fall I 2026 | August 10, 2026 – September 30, 2026 | August 15, 2026 – October 3, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
Fall II 2026 | October 19, 2026 – December 9, 2026 | October 20, 2026 – December 12, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
- This program is for au pairs, working adults, business people traveling in the United States, and any other community members who wish to work on their skills with conversational and low or intermediate level English.
- Each session (or level) is 8 weeks of study.
- Course Levels: There are 6 levels in the program. After the placement test and registration are complete, students are assigned a level based on their score and recommendations from any previous teachers. Currently, the Community ESL program offers levels from Starter (absolute beginner) to Level 5 (low advanced). Not every level will be offered at both class times. Students will receive their level placement at orientation.
- Classes are held in-person on the KSU Kennesaw Campus.
- A minimum of six (6) students is needed to offer a level.
***Mandatory placement testing will be on-site at the Kennesaw campus the week prior to classes beginning. Students will be emailed with the location after registration.***
The community ESL program is located on the campus of KSU in the KSU Center at 3333 Busbee Drive (south entrance). Parking is free at the KSU Center
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can students with an F-1 visa attend this program?No, this program does not satisfy the enrollment requirements for the F-1 student visa. Students with an F-1 visa may enroll in the Intensive English Program. For more information please visit the F-1 visa page.
No, for more information on the Intensive English Program day classes, please visit the Future Student page on the Intensive English Program website.
We currently only offer weeknight classes on Monday & Wednesday.
No, childcare is not available.
You can purchase your book in the KSU Bookstore. More information will be discussed during orientation.
Yes, we will provide you with a certificate of completion of 24 hours if your attendance level for the session is 80% or higher and your work is satisfactory. This is a non-credit program. Au pairs should speak to their au pair agency prior to registering to ensure the certificate will be accepted.
Students may receive a 100% refund of tuition before the start of classes. No refunds will be given after classes start.
Space is limited; therefore, your place in the class is only reserved with full payment.
All students will take a placement test at orientation and be placed into the appropriate level.
Classes are $275 for 8-weeks.
KSU employees – KSU employees get a 25% discount on ESL classes when registering*
*additional forms required to be signed by supervisor/manager
All classes meet in-person at the KSU Center located at 3333 Busbee Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30144
The ESL program has 6 levels – each level is broken down into A/B sections.