English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL 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.
Spring Registration begins January 22, 2024
Classes start January 29, 2024
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).
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 or text (925) 609-4518 for more information.
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.
Text or leave a message at (925) 609-4518 for more information.
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.
Text or leave a message at (925) 609-4518 for more information.
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.
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.
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.
INFORMATION
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Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30PM |
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.