English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

  • ESL (English as a Second Language) is provided to Emergent Bilingual students (EBs) as an intensive program of instruction to accelerate acquisition of proficiency in English language and literacy. ESL instruction is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and is accommodated to the student's level of proficiency in English as well as level of academic achievement. Lessons address comprehension, speaking, reading and composition of both oral and written English language. Instruction is provided through supplemental pull-out or content-based classroom instruction.

Program Sites

  • To learn more about a specific campus please visit their campus website found at Campus Listing.


    Middle Schools     

    • Baines
    • Bowie
    • Crockett
    • Dulles
    • First Colony      
    • Fort Settlement
    • Garcia
    • Hodges Bend
    • Lake Olympia
    • McAuliffe
    • Missouri City
    • Quail Valley
    • Sartartia
    • Sugar Land
    • Thorton

    High Schools

    • Austin
    • Bush
    • Clements
    • Dulles
    • Elkins
    • FerndellHenry          
    • Hightower
    • Kempner
    • Marshall            
    • Progressive
    • Ridge Point
    • Travis
    • Willowridge

Student Eligibility Requirements

    • Home Language Survey (HLS) indicates a language(s) other than English
    • Student is identified as an English learner (EL) through the single statewide assessment
    • Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) recommends ESL program placement  
    • Parent approves student participation in ESL program