Other English Classes
The following organizations offer free or low cost English (ESL) classes.* Please call them or visit their website for more details.
*This is not a comprehensive list of all available options. CUNY Citizenship Now! does not endorse any of the programs listed.New York City
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Public Library, Education
and Job Information Center
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/only-bpl/literacy/english-classes
Provides free local classes in ESL and citizenship preparation.
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/only-bpl/adult-literacy#learncenter
Contact your local learning center.
El Puente de Williamsburg
211 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-387-0404
Offers free ESL classes on Monday and Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, for people ages 19 and over. Must register in person.
Project Reach Youth
199 14th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-768-0753
Offers free ESL courses. Also offers the Even Start Family Literacy class Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm or 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Call for details between 2:00pm and 9:00pm.
BRONX
New York Public Library
www.nypl.org/events/classes/esol
212-340-0918
The New York Public Library offers many free ESL classes throughout the year at most of their branch locations. Call or check their website for class availability at a branch near you. Must be age 16 or older. Must register in person. Class size is limited. No documentation is required.
Highbridge Community Life Center
http://www.highbridgelife.org/ourservices/classes.asp
979 Ogden Ave., Bronx, NY 10452
718-681-2222
Offers free ESL and civics classes. Civics classes provide preparation for citizenship interview and citizenship test. Must be age 18 or older.
Bronxworks
http://www.bronxworks.org/programs/immigration-services
80 East 181st Street, Bronx, NY 10453
Morris Senior Center
718-731-3114 ext. 314
Offers free ESL classes. Call for registration dates.
MANHATTAN
New York Public Library
www.nypl.org/events/classes/esol
212-340-0918
The New York Public Library offers many free ESL classes throughout the year at most of their branch locations. Call or check their website for class availability at a branch near you. Must be age 16 or older. Must register in person. Class size is limited. No documentation is required.
QUEENS
Queens Public Library
ESL Classes: www.queenslibrary.org
718-480-4235
The library has compiled a list of all civics and ESL classes offered throughout Queens. You can also check with your local library.
The New Land Community Center
http://www.newlandcenter-aacs.org/eslcivics.html
677 Seneca Ave., Queens, NY 11385
718-381-3607
Offers free ESL classes at various skill levels. Specializes in Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Latino and Central European languages.
Flushing YMCA New Americans Welcome Center/ONA
http://www.ymcanyc.org/flushing/classes/new-americans-welcome-centers
718-551-9351 | 718-551-9352 | 718-551-9353
Offers free ESL classes at various skill levels. Must be age 18 or older. Registration is on-going. Walk in hours: Monday through Friday, from 12pm-5pm.
STATEN ISLAND
New York Public Library
www.nypl.org/events/classes/esol
212-340-0918
The New York Public Library offers many free ESL classes throughout the year at most of their branch locations. Call or check their website for class availability at a branch near you. Must be age 16 or older. Must register in person. Class size is limited. No documentation is required.
