Northampton Community College was founded in 1967. The school enrolls 32,000 students a year. It offers such degrees as Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science

NCC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Located 90 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, Northampton is one of few community colleges to offer on-campus housing.

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English as a Second Language. The Program offers four levels of Credit ESL Courses, from beginner to advanced (reading, writing, and speaking courses (3 credits each)). It grants Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science Degrees. 

Northampton Community College ESL includes:
- four levels of classes, from beginner to advance;
- classes in reading, writing and speaking English;
- classes designed to prepare you for college level course work in English. You may take classes in your major while also taking ESL courses.

Northampton ESL students do NOT have to take the TOEFL test. They come from many different backgrounds. Some are international students with F1 visas from 35 different countries, and some are US residents who immigrated to the country. Students have different levels of education. Some are college graduates and some are undergraduates. Program students can transfer credits from schools outside of the United States.