CFCC expands ESL Program to serve over 500 students

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is proud to announce significant growth in its English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The program now serves over 500 students, an increase of 100 students over the previous year.

The college says 26% enrollment increase is attributed to expanded class offerings, strategic outreach efforts, and a commitment to removing barriers to education.

The college’s ESL Program provides a range of classes ensuring that all learners can improve their English proficiency for work, further education, or daily life.

“By meeting students where they are, literally and academically, we’re creating more opportunities for language learners to thrive,” said Erin Easton, CFCC Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development. “This growth reflects our team’s dedication to expanding access.”

For more information about CFCC’s English as a Second Language program, visit cfcc.edu/academic-career-readiness/english-as-a-second-language/.