English as a Second Language (ESL) / ENGLISH FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS

English for Advanced Learners

These classes are offered for non-native speakers who have tested above our state-supported program or who wish to focus on one specific area of English. It is not necessary to take the placement test before enrolling in these classes.

ENGLISH ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Our English Enrichment program will return in our fall 2025 quarter. Please view our schedule which will be available on this website the week of August 4, 2025. We look forward to seeing you in class!

LEARN ENGLISH

The Palo Alto Adult School ESL program offers many classes to help you meet your English learning goals. We offer a range of English classes from Literacy to Advanced levels at no charge. ESL Fall Quarter Classes Begin August 18, 2025. To enter our FREE classes, new students must register for a placement test. Our next placement test registration opens at 9 a.m. Aug. 2, 2025.

CITIZENSHIP (Open Enrollment)

This course helps students prepare for all aspects of the U.S. Citizenship interview, including the 100 government and history questions (civics test), questions about the N-400 application (speaking test), and the reading and writing tests.

BE A VOLUNTEER ESL TUTOR

For information, contact ESL Volunteer Tutor Program Manager, Anjani Sarma: asarma@pausd.org.

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