English Language Learning (ELL)
The English Language Learning (ELL) program offers classes for adult immigrants and refugees during the fall semester and spring semester; each semester is 16 weeks.
The seven-level English Language Learning program, ranging from pre-literacy to advanced, provides instruction on life skills, college and career readiness, citizenship, employability skills, financial literacy, family literacy, and digital literacy. Our classes integrate all skills, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation, and grammar.
The classes are free, however, students need to purchase class material for $29.
Regular attendance is absolutely necessary for success. You are required to be on time and attend classes every day.
Citizenship Classes
Free Citizenship classes are offered to currently enrolled English Language Learning students.
English Language Learning Registration, Assessment, and Class Dates
You must register in person during registration week and take your assessment tests as assigned to enroll in English Learning Language classes.
| Fall Semester 2017 | Spring Semester 2018 |
New Student Registration
Register in person at the Metro Center. | July 31–August 3
9:00am–7:00pm August 4
9:00am–3:00pm | January 2–4
9:00am–7:00pm January 5
9:00am–3:00pm |
| Assessment (3 hours) | August 7–11
8:45–11:45am
-OR-
August 7 and 8
5:30–8:30pm | January 8–12
8:45–11:45am
-OR-
January 8 and 9
5:30–8:30pm |
Day Classes
Monday–Thursday | August 28–December 14
9:30–11:00am *
-OR-
11:30am–1:00pm * | January 22–May 17
9:30–11:00am *
-OR-
11:30am–1:00pm * |
Evening Classes
Monday and Thursday | August 28–December 14
6:30–8:30pm * | January 22–May 17
6:30-8:30pm * |
* Class hours if enough students register.