ESOL Courses for Adults

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English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is an educational program to help adult students learn English. We offer ESOL classes all year. Adult ESOL programs are offered in our community schools, the Adult Education Center, several satellite sites, and online. Some of the skills covered in ESOL classes are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

At most sites, students can begin classes whenever they are ready. You are encouraged to attend on a regular basis in order to learn English faster.

Classes will begin virtually and will return to in-person when it is safe to do so. Please contact your school for specific information.

The registration process varies by school site. If you would like to be contacted, click here and someone will reach out to you.

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Learn English so you can:

Get a job
Become a U.S. Citizen
Get a GED®
Help your child with homework
Communicate with your doctor
Obtain additional training
Enter a new career
Start your own business
Earn a degree
Handle emergencies

Term Dates

Fall Term 2020

August 31st - December 12th
Registration begins August 17th
No classes: 9/7, 9/28, 10/12, 11/23-11/27
Classes for the Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center (formerly Adult Education Center) begin 08/31/2020

Winter Term 2021

January 19th - April 17th
Registration begins January 4th
No classes: 1/18, 3/15-3/19, 4/2
Classes for the Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center (formerly Adult Education Center) begin 01/04/2021

Summer Term 2021

April 26th - July 17th
Registration begins April 19th
No classes: 5/31, 7/5, Fridays 6/25 - 7/23
Classes for the Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center (formerly Adult Education Center) begin 04/19/2021

Registration when schools re-open

Go to a School Site Near You (Registration must be done in-person) - please contact the school for specific registration instructions
- Must be 16 years or older
- Students must be officially withdrawn from K-12
Fill out the registration form
Pay the tuition fee of $30 ($5 badge fee may apply)
Take the CASAS Placement Tool

Watch the video below to learn more about our registration process.