BHCC students in the G Building hallway

Basic English Language Learning

BELL offerings are non-credit courses intended for students with limited knowledge of the English language who wish to improve their skills.

If your goal is to earn to advance at work, start to improve your English skills, or pursue a certificate or degree at Bunker Hill Community College in the future, the Basic English Language Learning program is for you!

  • Step 1: Visit Admissions and Recruitment or N111 for pre-enrollment counseling.
  • Step 2: After advisement, complete a BHCC Guest application. If you need assistance with this, visit Student Central in Charlestown or Room 507 in Chelsea between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Step 3: Go to the Assessment Center in person or schedule your placement test through this link. Choose the BELL Assessment.
  • Step 4: Use your test result to self-register for your English level at the appropriate link below once the links are available. If you need assistance with this, visit Student Central in Charlestown or Room 507 in Chelsea between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Click here for placement reference.

You can also visit the Chelsea campus (70 Everett Ave. Chelsea, Suite 507) for assistance with registering for your class after completing the above steps. In Charlestown, Student Central can guide you to a kiosk where you can self-register or you may visit Suite N111 for in-person assistance.

Refund policy: All refunds are subject to a 3% administrative processing fee

  • Prior to class start and up to one week after class start: Full refund minus 3% administrative processing fee.
  • 1 week after class start (2 class meetings): No refund. Seat transfer to another level or next term only.
  • 2 weeks after class start (4 class meetings): No refund or seat transfer.
  • Please make sure to attend class on the first day and request any changes within the above deadlines.
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Sonia Sharma
Administrative Assistant, Division of Workforce and Economic Development
bellenglish@bhcc.edu  |  617-228-2462

Office Hours (On-campus and Remote)
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m