Do you need to improve your English to get a job or a promotion? Apply for citizenship? Communicate with your children’s teachers? Become more confident and self-reliant? Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Palo Alto Adult School ESL program offers a wide-range of free classes to help you. For more information, call (650) 494-2326.
For additional fee-based English classes, please see the English Enrichment section.
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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. Learn More
Instructor: Adult School Staff
In this class, you will learn to complete a job application, write a basic resume, practice job interview skills, and more! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 12 - Nov 16
Day(s) of the week: Tue & Thu
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Cubberley I-Bldg 2nd Flr
Price: No Fee*
Instructor: Susan Silver, ssilver@pausd.org
Prepare to take the next step in your career! If you have questions about this class, please call the ESL office at (650) 494-2326. Learn More
Duration: 4 wks
Date range: Oct 27 - Dec 1
(No class: November 10 & 24.)
Day(s) of the week: Fri
Time: 10–12:30 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: No Fee*
Instructor: Margaret Bdzil, mbdzil@pausd.org
LEAH (Learn-English-at-Home) is for students who cannot attend a regular ESL class. Learn More
Instructor: Susan Stevick and Nikki Holt
LEAH (Aprender inglés en casa) es para estudiantes que no pueden asistir a una clase de ESL regular. Learn More
Instructor: Susan Stevick and Nikki Holt
Are you ready to become a US Citizen NOW? This course prepares students to pass the Citizenship test for full Citizenship status in the United States. Learn More
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Aug 29 - Oct 10
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 220
Price: No Fee *
Instructor: Katherine Barg, kbarg@pausd.org
For information, contact ESL Volunteer Tutor Program Manager, Anjani Sarma: asarma@pausd.org. Learn More
Instructor: Anjani Sarma, ESL Volunteer Tutor Program Manager, asarma@pausd.org