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AmLa or ESL? Which program is right for me?

Question AmLa Classes ESL Classes
Do you want to learn English now and attend college later?  Take AmLa Classes to learn Engish and attend college!  Take ESL Classes to learn English.
Do you want a college degree?  Yes -- take AmLa classes No -- take ESL classes
Did you complete some high school in the United States?  Yes  -- take AmLa classes No  -- ESL classes
Do you have no zero or little experience with English?  AmLa classes are intermediate and advanced. ESL classes start from Level 1. 
Do you want basic conversational skills to communicate in English? No  -- AmLa classes are college prep. Yes -- ESL classes help learn conversation skills.
Do you have an F-1 VISA (student visa) Yes -- AmLa clases are appropriate. No  -- F-1 students may not take ESL classes.
Is there Open Entry? (When can you start classes?)  Enter at the beginning of the semester only  Enter anytime during the semester or term 
For more information, contact: AskAmLa@mtsac.edu ESLCounseling@mtsac.edu or ESL Counseling