Iowa Central: Non-Credit ESL Courses
ELL Courses at Iowa Central

ELL Courses at Storm Lake

FREE, non-credit English Language (ESL) classes are offered to adults ages 16 years and older in the Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Webster City communities and surrounding areas. 

Instructors will assist students to…

  • improve English proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 
  • gain knowledge and employment skills.
  • increase English fluency and literacy skills to better help children and families.
  • gain confidence and independence using English to communicate with others.

Address

Iowa Central Community College
Storm Lake Learning Center
323 W 20th St.
Storm Lake, IA 50588

Contact

Email: peterson_e@iowacentral.edu
Call: 515-574-1961
Text: 515-373-1270

Class Schedules

Morning and Evening classes are offered three times a week - 10:00AM-12:30PM, 5:30PM-8PM

  • Summer Session: July 28 - September 26
  • Fall Session: October 6 - December 19
  • Winter Session: January 11 - March 27
  • Spring Session: April 6 - June 12

Registration Dates

Day Class Orientations: (A separate time will be arranged at orientation for students to take a test in reading and listening.)

  • Tuesday July 8, 2025
  • Monday July 21, 2025
  • Tuesday September 30, 2025
  • Wednesday January 7, 2026
  • Tuesday March 31, 2026

Night Class Orientations: (A separate time will be arranged at orientation for students to take a test in reading and listening.)

  • Monday July 7, 2025
  • Wednesday July 9, 2025
  • Monday July 14, 2025
  • Monday September 29, 2025
  • Tuesday January 6, 2026
  • Monday March 30, 2026

I love the late nights in the library studying with friends, sometimes laughing more than studying.

Ruth Chalstrom
Human Services
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