English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Information about Fall 2024 classes are below. See the specific class link for more details.

The following classes are FREE:

BLOOMFIELD ADULT EDUCATION
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
390 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, CT
(860) 286-2637

Registration: Monday, Aug. 26, Tuesday, Aug. 27 and Wednesday Aug. 28, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Or Call (860) 286-2637

Class times: Monday, September 9, 2024. Time of class varies on level: Monday and Tuesdays
Beginner: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Intermediate: 5:00 — 6:00 PM
Advanced: 6:00 – 7:45 PM

Note: Free to Bloomfield residents. Non-residents will be charged $10. Must bring ID and proof of residency in order to register. Please call Bloomfield Adult Education for further registration information.

EAST HARTFORD ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

85 Edward St., Global Academy, East Hartford, CT

(860) 695-5840

All programs are currently on a waitlist for the fall. See link above to join the waitlist.

Note: Free to East Hartford residents. Non-residents will be charged $40. Must bring ID and a proof of residency (current utility bill, mortgage document, lease or rental agreement, bank statement, or pay stub).

HARTFORD ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education Center
110 Washington Street, Hartford
(860) 695-5840

Registration: Call (860) 695-5919 or (860) 695-5866 to make an appointment to register (Mon-Thur)

Class times:
Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm
Monday-Thursday, 6-8:50pm

Note: Registration requires a current photo ID and proof of address. Registration is ongoing. You will need to take placement tests, which are available Monday through Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Downtown Hartford Branch
500 Main Street, Hartford
(860) 695-6337

Registration: Begins August 19th (for Fall classes), complete the form listed on the website (click link above).

Class times: Two 20-week cycles are offered:
Fall classes: run from September 2024 through January 2025, Registration begins August 19, 2024
Spring classes: run from February through June, Registration begins February 2025

Note: You must have an ID that shows a Hartford address in order to register. Please call Hartford Public Library for registration information.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF GREATER HARTFORD

Hartford Literacy Center
30 Arbor Street, Hartford (860) 233-3853

Registration: Complete this application, or call them at 860-233-3853 to set up an appointment.

Class times: Mondays: English Class 6pm-8pm, Tuesday: English Class 10am-12pm, online Grammar & Writing 1pm-3pm, online Conversation 6pm-8pm, Wednesday: English Class 6pm-8pm, Thursday: English Class 10am-12pm, online Conversation 10am-12pm, Friday: online Conversation 1pm-2:30pm.

MANCHESTER ADULT EDUCATION
Manchester High School
134 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT
(860) 647-5075

Register: Call 860-647-5075 and complete form.

Class times: Daytime: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm Session I: 9am-12pm, Session II: 12:34pm-3:30pm. Evening: Mon & Wed 6pm- 9pm.

Note: Free to residents. New students may register before February 21 at the Adult Education Office on 555 Main Street, 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday with a photo ID.  All incoming students are required to attend an orientation and testing session, prior to class start date. Non-residents will be charged $75 upon registration.

NEW BRITAIN ADULT EDUCATION
New Britain Adult Education Center
183 Steele Street, New Britain, CT (860) 229-6106

Register: Make an appointment (click link above), at you appointment registration verification and placement exam will take place. Bring a pencil, official identification, proof of address (electricity, gas, lease, mortgage), and Social Security Card.

Class times:
Offered 2 times a week, the student will be placed according to the results of the placement test
9:30 AM- 11:30 AM
12:30 PM-2:30 PM
6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM (Friday)

Note: Classes are offered in-person and only to New Britain residents

NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Newington High School
605 Willard Ave, Newington
(860) 667-5850

Check back for update

WEST HARTFORD CONTINUING EDUCATION
(860) 561-6900

Register: Click the link above and complete the registration form, from there, they will contact you to schedule a placement test.

WEST HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Faxon Branch
1073 New Britain Ave, West Hartford
(860-561-6950)

Registration: None, talk to Pramod for further information.

Drop-in group, 10am-12pm on Fridays at the Faxon Library.

WINDSOR ADULT EDUCATION
601 Matianuck Ave, Windsor, Room 8
(860) 687-2000 ext. 1273

Register: Fill out form (link above)

Class times: Refer to website (link above)

Please note: Golden Door will be updating classes and times often, but schedules may change at any time, so please check with your specific class and location to be absolutely certain.