English as a Second Language

FALL SESSION: August 26 - January 17, 2025

  • Fall Registration Opens for New Students: August 5, 2024 (The "Click to Register Online" Button will go live at 8:00 a.m. on August 5th)

-See ESL Program Schedule For Dates and Times

-Placement tests are required for new students to the Adult School and for students returning from Spring of 2024 who did not attend summer session classes.

-After registering, students who need to take a placement test will receive a link to schedule a testing session for the week of August 19th.

-Assessments determine what level a student is eligible to enroll in, as space permits.

-Classes begin August 26th.

Click to Register Online button

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program offers a variety of options to learn and improve English language skills in-person. Classes range from beginning level (the alphabet, letter sounds, and simple words) to advanced (professional and academic vocabulary, grammar, conversations, and writing) level. We offer Citizenship courses to prepare students for the U.S. Citizenship exam.

All classes operate on a semester schedule, and enrollment is open based on class capacity. If a class fills, interested students will be added to a waiting list. As space becomes available in the class, those on the list will be contacted via email and/or phone to offer entry.

ESL Attendance Policy

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Our program will help students to:

Upon completion our ESL students:

  • Communicate at work and in everyday situations

  • Improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

  • Read signs, charts, and forms written in English

  • Improve their English pronunciation

  • Use technology, email, and the internet

  • Increase their English vocabulary

  • Help your children with homework

  • Build English skills to support their children in school

  • Prepare for academic programs & career training

  • Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam