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.

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.

Placement Testing

New students must take a placement test.
There is no childcare for the test.
Placement testing is in-person
Register for testing early – spaces limited

Fall 2023 Term Dates

SESSION 1:
Placement testing: Aug 7 – 14 (Registration Required)
Classes: Aug 21 – Oct 13 (No classes Sep 4)

SESSION 2:
Placement testing: Oct 5 – 7 (Registration Required)
Classes: Oct 16 – Dec 15 (No classes Nov 10, Nov 20 – 24)

Fall 2023 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/.

SESSION 1: Aug 21 to Oct 13 (No classes Sep 4)
SESSION 2: Oct 16 to Dec 15 (No classes Nov 10 and Nov 20-24)

*IN-PERSON* MORNING CLASSES
(9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
Cubberley Campus: Literacy through Advanced Low Levels (Mon–Thu)

*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.

Enrollment Policies

Students must be able to attend the full 8 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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