English as Second Language (ESL) Classes 

Online ESL classes are offered through Bright Horizons, the educational benefits partner for Atrium Health. These prepaid classes are offered as a benefit under teammates’ existing education benefits. Teammates will have no out of pocket expenses for each class.

These ESL classes are for teammates who wish to improve their English-speaking skills.

Learn more about this offering.

Who Can Participate?

• Full-time and part-time active teammates of Atrium Health, including Atrium Health Greater Charlotte, Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. 
• New teammates will be eligible to participate after completing three (3) months of continuous service. 
• PRN, temporary and contract teammates are not eligible to participate. 
• Teammates must be in an active employment status at the time of the application submission, approval and payment. 

ESL Classes 

ESL classes help teammates improve their English proficiency while learning valuable career skills at Atrium Health. Teammates will receive a personalized training program based on their level, native language and career pathway. Improve your English while using our mobile app or computer for short, real-world lessons that are relevant to your life and career of choice. 

Enrollment

By enrolling in this ESL program, you will be able to: 

• Transfer previous High School/GED/HiSet credits to graduate more quickly 
• Engage in small talk and longer conversations with friends, acquaintances and colleagues 
• Communicate with patients and teammates in-person and over the phone 
• Prepare for careers in general medicine, specialized medical fields or other work environments 
• Master key terminology related to meetings and general workplace protocol 
• Learn through brief 10-minute or less sessions, tailored to working adults. You can download the lessons for use offline or in low-bandwidth areas. 
• Spend about 1-3 hours per week engaging with career focused content 
• Earn a certificate of completion with a certification of your English level 

The ESL program option is offered to teammates through their existing education benefits for $350 per six-month subscription. This means that Atrium Health will pay the provider directly and that there is no out of pocket cost for tuition. This $350 subscription fee will be deducted from your annual Atrium Health Education Assistance cap limit benefit. 

For teammates with international education backgrounds: Those who complete the ESL course will have the option to have their international transcripts evaluated at no cost.  

Helpful ESL Videos: 

• Welcome to EnGen Video (45 seconds) English 
• Welcome to EnGen Video Spanish 
• Getting Started (34 seconds) English 
• Getting Started Spanish 
• What do I do next (40 seconds) English 
• What do I do next Spanish 

How to Register for ESL Classes & FAQs 

• Start here by taking the ESL Interest Survey. 
• Review step-by-step Ed Assist Application Instructions. 
• Review the ESL Program Frequently Asked Questions. 

Questions?