English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language: Beginning-Advanced
 

Classes: Mornings or Afternoons, M-TH
                Evenings, T-TH
Improve your English skills. Eight levels of ESL classes taught by highly-qualified and trained instructors.

Registration for Fall classes begins August 23, 2023
Fall classes start September 5, 2023

Face masks are recommended

Click here to register to be contacted for placement testing.
If you need help making an appointment, leave a voice or text message
at (925) 609-4518 (you can use your native language).

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ESL Family Literacy Program

Classes: Mornings or Afternoons, M-TH
You must sign your child and yourself up for this program.

Improve your English skills so you can help your children succeed in school! Parents learn English, and children ages 3-5 learn school-readiness skills.

Parents must enroll and attend an adult ESL class when their child is in the School Readiness Class.

Family Literacy Centers:  Cambridge Elementary School
                                                 Meadow Homes Elementary
                                                 Loma Vista Adult Center

Call the ESL secretary (925) 685-7340, extension 6751 or email bracknelle@mdusd.org for information.

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ESL for Early Childhood Education/Project ACCESS 

Offered in partnership with Diablo Valley College

Study and Become a Preschool Teacher and Work With Children!
Prepare for a career and/or higher education in Early Childhood Education. Learn Early Childhood content and prepare to transition to the ECE program at Diablo Valley College. The student must be at ESL Intermediate High level or higher.

Call the ESL secretary (925) 685-7340, extension 6751 or email bracknelle@mdusd.org for information.

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Introduction to Health Careers

Prepare for a career in the medical health field. In collaboration with the Adult Secondary Education Department, ESL students prepare to enroll in Health Career programs in the Career Technical Education Department.

Call the ESL secretary (925) 685-7340, extension 6751 or email bracknelle@mdusd.org for information.

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Citizenship Preparation

A class for students learning how to apply for American citizenship. 

To enroll now, text or leave a message at (925) 609-4518.

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Self-Paced Distance Learning

Limited Space is available in Self-Paced Distance Learning
Basic computer skills are NOT necessary.

Study English and/or Citizenship at home on your computer or phone! Study at home and then meet with an ESL instructor in person for a 30-minute appointment to check your progress. Six different programs and learning levels available.

For more information, text or leave a message at (925) 609-4518, or come in person to A-1 at Loma Vista Adult Center on Wednesday or Thursday from 10am-1pm or 5-8pm.

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Attendance Verification Letter

If you have requested and are waiting for an attendance verification letter, it will be sent to the address we have on file.  If you have a new request for an attendance verification letter, please contact your caseworker or agency. 

ESL Office Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30-4:30 Room: MU-21 Phone: (925) 685-7340, ext. 6751 Email: eslsec@mdusd.org

The ESL program teaches essential English skills for successful learning and living and provides a welcoming, safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. All ESL teachers are credentialed instructors. Students learn English and improve communication skills in order to achieve personal, educational, and career goals.