Academic English Language Program (AELP)

Formerly Known as the ESL Program

Academic English Language Program

Atlantic Cape offers, intermediate and advanced levels of English classes for non-native, English speaking students.

Classes include interactive learning activities, lab practice, as well as reading and writing assignments. All courses focus on increasing the listening, speaking, reading, grammar and writing skills of the students.

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Note: When you register for classes in Atlantic Cape Connect, be sure to search using the AELP course code. The old ESLN course code won’t show any available classes anymore.

Here's Why Our Students Enroll in the ESL Program:

To gain employment locally
To advance their current career
To change to a new career
To begin an academic degree program at Atlantic Cape Community College
To transfer to a four-year American college or university academic degree program

Some of the Colleges & Universities Our Students Transfer To:

Stockton University
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Drexel University
Fairleigh Dickinson

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⏰ Hours of Operation

Stop by any of our three campus locations for in-person help with registration, or use the Self Service card in Atlantic Cape Connect online 24/7.

Mays Landing
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Atlantic City
Mon - Thu, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cape May
Mon - Thu, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.