English as a Second Language (ESL) / LEARN ENGLISH (ESL)

Learn English (ESL)

The Palo Alto Adult School ESL program offers many classes to help you meet your English learning goals. To enter our FREE classes, new students must register for a placement test. Our next placement test registration opens at 8 a.m. Fri, Aug 2, 2024.

We offer a range of English classes from Literacy to Advanced levels at no charge.

Note: There is no childcare for the placement test or the classes.

Spring 2024 Term Dates

Placement testing: Mar 7 – Mar 9, 2024 (Spring registration closed)
Classes: Mar 18 – May 24 (No classes Apr 1-5)

Spring 2024 ESL Classes

When your placement test and registration are completed, you may sign up for one of the classes.

Some class sessions are online and meet with teachers via Zoom. Students need to download and learn Zoom at https://zoom.us/.

SPRING 2024 DATES: Mar 18 to May 24 (No classes Apr 1-5)

*IN-PERSON* MORNING CLASSES
(9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

Cubberley Campus:
Literacy through Advanced Low Levels (Mon–Thu)
Location TBD:
Advanced Low level (Monday–Thursday)

*ONLINE* MORNING CLASSES
(3 meetings per week: 9–11 a.m.) / Tue, Wed, and Thu
3 levels: Mixed beginning; mixed intermediate; advanced

*IN-PERSON* EVENING CLASSES
(6:30–9:30 p.m.)
Palo Alto High School: Literacy through Advanced Low Levels (Mon and Wed)

*IN-PERSON & ONLINE* ADDITIONAL SKILL-SPECIFIC CLASSES:
See English Enrichment classes.

Register to Take the ESL (English) Placement Test

Students must take the in-person ESL Placement Test to join a class.
Our next placement test registration opens at 8 a.m.
Fri, Aug 2, 2024.
When you register, you will choose a test date.
Register for testing early – spaces limited.
You must register in-person or online (no phone registration).
There is no childcare for the test.

Enrollment Policies

Students must be able to attend the full 9 weeks.
Students will be required to buy a textbook for the class.
There is no childcare.

Need Help?

Visit the ESL News site here
Or contact the ESL office at (650) 494-2326

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