English Language Center, Howard Community College
NLD ID #91940Contact Information
Columbia, MD 21044
Hours of Operation
M-Sat 8:30-5:00
Program Overview
How can the ELC help you?
Get an F1 Visa for Language Training
We have a full time intensive English program, the English Institute (EI), for international and U.S. resident students who want to study English in the U.S.
Improve Your English
The ELC offers seven levels of ESL classes for students who want to improve their English skills for everyday life, work, and academics.
Earn Your High School Diploma
The ELC provides academic English courses for students who need a high school diploma (GED) in the U.S.
Learn Business & Professional English Skills
The business & professional certificate program serves the needs of advanced level students who would like to understand the U.S. work culture and improve English for the workplace. For
busy professionals who cannot commit to a semester-long class, individualized tutoring is available.
Cost Info
Some free grant-funded classes, some tuition-based classes ranging from $200 for low-level classes to $350 for upper level-classesEducation services
- Read and write better
- Study for my high school equivalency exam
- Learn English
- Improve my math skills
- Improve my technology skills
- Become a U.S. citizen
Instruction Type
- In-person
- Online