Vision Statement: To provide all learners basic academic skills that serve as a foundation for achieving educational, career, and personal goals

The overall goal for developmental studies courses at ACC is to offer a wide range of learning-centered activities that:

• Develop in each learner the skills and attitudes necessary for the attainment of academic, career and life goals
• Ensure proper placement by assessing each learner's level of preparedness for college coursework
• Maintain academic standards by enabling learners to acquire competencies needed for success in mainstream college courses
• Increase student retention

Maybe your writing skills are a bit rusty...

Maybe you need to brush up on your grammar...

Maybe you’ve always had trouble with writing and English...

Our Developmental English courses are designed to

• assess your writing
• spot where you need to improve
• and help you gain the skills and confidence you need

What Happens Next

Deciding which Developmental English course is for you:

1. Your first step is to take the Accuplacer test in the Testing Center on the 2nd floor of the Main ACC Building. You’ll receive a print-out of your scores immediately after you finish the test, and your scores will go into your online school record.
2. You will receive a scoring sheet from the Testing Center telling you which Developmental English course is right for you, based on your scores.

We offer 3 levels of Developmental English

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• ENG 030—focuses on sentences and grammar
• ENG 060—focuses on paragraphs and grammar
• ENG 090—focuses on essay writing and grammar

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Students say:
"I didn't have the confidence in high school, but I do now!"

"English 90 and Reading 90 dovetailed to give me a real understanding of the language process. Thanks!"

To BOOST your academic skills for success at ACC and to bridge into your future career, Enroll today!

Need more assistance?

Check out Advancing Academic Achievement, our Tutorial Services, our Disability Services or visit the Testing Center.