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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Every year, immigrants and refugees coming to the United States are confronted with the immediate challenges of living in a new culture and using a new language. The adjustment to the new country and culture is especially difficult for adults who have little or no knowledge of English.

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General Information
The Adult ESOL program offers English classes at several levels of proficiency to foreign born adults learning English as a new language. Classes prepare adults to function in English in the community as students, workers, parents and citizens.

Classes serve not only as a place to learn English, but also to disseminate information to the students in a comprehensible fashion about parenting and schooling, working in the United States, living in a democracy, continuing education, being consumers, accessing community services, etc.


Placement Testing
Placement Testing – is required of new students. Take the placement tests at the same location where you want to take class. Testing and registration for winter/spring classes runs January 4 to January 11, 2010.

  • Arrive early to get your seat (seating is limited to 75)
  • Testing lasts 2-3 hours
  • No children allowed

After completing the reading and writing tests you will be given an appointment to return for placement and registration.

Fees due at registration

  • Registration fee ($15)
  • Book (varies)
  • Tuition (varies)
  • No senior tuition discounts/waivers
  • Pay by money order, check, or credit card; no cash of new students.

Individuals with F1 or F2 visas (student visa holders and spouses) are not eligible for literacy through high advanced classes.


English in the Workplace
English in the Workplace offers resources for managing a diverse workplace and providing job-related English instruction to speakers of other languages.


Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to assist ESOL teachers or help with administrative tasks at major ESOL sites? Call Carolyn Kulisheck at 703-658-2755 if interested.

Free training opportunities to community volunteer ESOL teachers.

  • Held at locations throughout Fairfax County.
  • Saturday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Advanced reservations are required.

 


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