IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The Center is closed to in-person visitors, but you can join our online classes & programs!
​View our class calendar for more details. For any questions, please call or text 917.751.5460​.
Our intensive ESOL classes provide structured English language instruction 
​for beginning & intermediate English learners.

Intensive English Classes

We offer free intensive ESOL classes all throughout the year to help students improve their English communication skills. Classes are available at three levels:
  • High Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • High Intermediate

Winter 2021 classes will meet online two times per week, starting January 12. (See flyer below)
Registration is required. Contact Silvana to sign up.
Free and available to students with immigrant status (including undocumented students). Students must live in or near New York City.
​Funding  is provided by the ​​​Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

ESOL/Citizenship Classes

Our ESOL*/Citizenship classes help students prepare for the U.S. naturalization exam & interview while practicing their English communication skills.

We are now offering classes online. (See flyers below in English & Spanish)
Note: Students must live in or near New York City.

*ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Download Intensive ESOL flyer here.
Questions? Contact silvana.tapianoriega@archny.org.
Download ESOL/Citizenship flyer pdf in English & Spanish here.
Questions? Contact brittney.wilcox@catholiccharitiesny.org.