Are you interested in getting a degree or certificate from Pima Community College? International Students do not need a TOEFL score or advanced English proficiency to begin their studies!

We offer credit ESL courses in Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Pronunciation, and American Culture. Begin at your level, from high-beginning to advanced, and build a solid foundation for success at Pima and for university transfer.

Fall semester

All required documentation and fees are due by the above deadlines. For students who are overseas, please apply one month earlier than the dates listed to allow time for visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate. Pima does not guarantee the processing of applications received after these deadlines. ... [-]

The course will include the fundamental knowledge and technical foundation, vocabulary, and phraseology that will allow the students to be better prepared for future aeronautical coursework. This course will consist of classroom instruction where students will work on skills such as pronunciation, relevant grammatical structures, essential technical vocabulary, speaking fluency, listening comprehension, and appropriate interactions in both routine and non-routine situations. The course will also consist of an online lab component. Once students have been introduced to essential vocabulary and have had sufficient practice, students will complete online modules through true course simulations, videos and in-class simulation exercises, air traffic controller interviews, case studies, and more.... [-]