English As a Second Language
Welcome to Forsyth Tech’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Spring 2026 Term: January 12 – May 7 , 2026
Attention ESL Students: Level placements and class details have been sent to you via email and text message as of Monday, December 22, 2026. Our ESL office is closed until January 5, 2026. If you have any questions, please email ESL@forsythtech.edu.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season!
Final ESL Orientation Spring 2026 *Kernersville campus only
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm
Grady P. Swisher Center (1108 Swisher Center Road), Room: GSC 113
- Allow 3 hours for testing and registration
- Bring a photo ID
- Please no children
EMAIL your full name and phone number to ESL@forsythtech.edu IF YOU WILL ATTEND this final orientation.
* Classes in Kernersville will meet on Monday/Wednesday evenings. ESL Classes in Winston-Salem are currently full; a waitlist will be posted soon.
ESL Integrated Education Training
English language support, workforce preparation and career training to help you:
- Gain credentials
- Advance your career or
- Begin a new job of program of study!
Email bbost@forsythtech.edu or call 336.734.7756 to register.
IET and IELCE Spring ClassesCollege and Career Pathways
Explore entry-level health care fields such as CNA, EMT and medical assisting, and learn general medical vocabulary to discover if a career in health sciences is right for you!
In just one course, learn how to teach preschool children and apply for credentials to teach in North Carolina childcare facilities.
Learn the basics of how to start your own business and be a successful entrepeneur!
Student Success Stories
“Seven inspiring students from Morocco, Egypt, Colombia, Venezuela, and Mexico completed our 8-week EDU 119 course with English and civics support, earning their NC Early Childhood Credential. They’re now ready to lead in classrooms across North Carolina.”
“On the very last day of class observations, Sulma Carrillo Garcia was offered a position at St. John’s Lutheran Preschool—proof that dedication opens doors.”
“For 16 weeks, these students build their electrical skills while advancing their English, learning civics, and preparing for careers in the electrical field.”
“Students from Ecuador, Haiti, and Mexico completed their first electrical installation training—earning NCCER Electrical Level I, II, and III credentials, along with the Electrical Technician certification from the Home Builders Institute. A powerful step forward in their careers. ”
“I moved from Spain to Winston-Salem and enrolled in Level 6 of the ESL program at Forsyth Tech. These classes improved my English enough to continue my profession—I was recently hired by the City to work in a wastewater treatment plant. I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow my skills and give back to my new community.”
Manuel
Contact Information
ESL Coordinator: Claire Gimble
Recruitment & Retention Specialist: Amparo Fajardo Gomez afajardogomez@forsythtech.edu (English & Spanish)
Telephone: 336.757.3719
Location: Auditorium, West Campus
1300 Bolton St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103