Students from all over the world learn language skills through speaking, listening, reading, and writing in our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The Adult Learning Center welcomes all students who want to learn English. Please enjoy the Welcoming Video our students created to welcome new students to the school.
Registration for the Summer ESL classes opens on May 16th.
How to Register
Step 1: Click here to register for the English classes. The registration for 2023-2024 school year is closed. The next registration for 2024 summer class will open on May 16th.
Step 2: You will be contacted by a staff member to complete the registration process within a few weeks.
Step 3: You will take a placement test in speaking and reading. This helps us to understand your current level and place you in the best class.
Step 4: You will receive your class placement information after you complete the test.
Step 5: Your teacher will contact you during the week prior to your class start date.
Class schedule
Morning: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9am-11am OR Tuesday/Thursday 9am-11am
Evening: Monday/Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm OR Tuesday/Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm
*No Friday Evening classes
*No Friday classes in summer
Who We Serve
We serve all adult students whose first language is not English. Classes are for all levels, from new immigrants with limited English skills to students preparing for work or college. All students must:
- Be 18 or older,
- Not currently be enrolled in high school, and
- Live or work in New Hampshire.
Program Highlights
- Morning classes via Zoom or In-person
- Evening classes via Zoom or In-person
- Work at your own pace classes
- Six levels of classes
- Rolling enrollment during the school year
- Encouraging, supportive environment
- Technology support for online learning
- Individualized instruction
- Six-week summer session
- College and career planning help
- Access to counselor to help overcome barriers to education
- Workplace classes onsite for employers (available for fee)
What We Offer
- ESL Literacy: A Literacy class is for those who can't read or write in their native language and who don't speak English.
- Beginner ESL: Beginner classes are for students speak, read, write, and understand very little English. Students learn basic survival English.
- Intermediate ESL: Intermediate classes give students an opportunity to improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Advanced ESL: The Advanced class is for students who have good communication skills and may be preparing for work or post-secondary education.
- Citizenship Preparation: Adults who have met the criteria for citizenship are offered free preparation classes three times a year. The classes meet once a week for six weeks. Students need to be able to speak and read some English.
Click here for more information about Citizenship Preparation class.
Cost
Classes are free. Books will be provided to students who attend at least 12 hours of class.
Contact
For more information, call Enrollment Coordinator Anya Vandiver at:
603-921-9590, or email registration@nashuaalc.org.
Or call the Director of Adult Education, Maria Dimitros at:
603-882-9080 x2206, or email mdimitros@nashuaalc.org.
More information is also available at the NH State website:
www.nhadulted.org