Free Classes

Classes are offered part time days and evenings at no cost to the participants.  This is a Department of Education grant funded program.
 

Meaningful Assessments

All students wishing to enroll in the program receive initial placement screening to assess their basic reading, writing, math, and language ability. 
 

Small Classes

Class size is purposely small (7-11) to allow students and teachers the opportunity to interact more on an individual or small group basis.  Attendance and commitment are prerequisites to success in the program.

Standards Based Instruction
Students in both the day and evening sections receive instruction based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for ABE and ESOL classes from dedicated instructors
 

Program Services

• Small Group Instruction
• Morning and Evening Classes
• Morning Summer Program
• Basic Literacy through GED Prep
• GED Test Prep
• Survival English through Advanced Conversation
• Reading
• Writing
• Mathematics
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• One on One Tutoring
• Volunteer Tutor Training
   

GED    

What is ABE?

ABE or Adult Basic Education provides classroom instruction from basic literacy through GED preparation.  Subjects include all those required for the GED testing. Literacy classes emphasize reading, phonics, writing, and math. All students are given an assessment test to determine their level of competency for class placement.

ESOL

What is ESOL?

ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages provides classroom instruction for beginners through advanced levels. Instruction includes conversation, grammar and writing, and American culture and traditions. Each student is assessed to determine understanding of the English language before placement in a class. Students are placed in classes according to their speaking and comprehension abilities.