English Classes in our Area

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On this blog, there is a MENU item called CLASSES, that contains a link to a list of English classes offered in this area. This includes:

  • Formal classes – some are free, some have a cost – where you are registered, and attend classes usually once or twice each week for many weeks.
  • Conversation Groups – these are free and informal.  They usually meet once a week for a few hours, and you attend when you can.

In this long posting, we’ll give you an update on formal classes offered in MetroWest.

FRAMINGHAM

    • BRACE (Brazilian American Center)
      • Status:
        • Spring classes began Feb 6th
        • Contact the BRACE office for latest information about classes
        • Office hours 10am to 9pm Mon-Fri
      • Classes offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM (13 weeks)
      • Cost: $200
        • Cost includes textbook
      • Location: 560 Waverly Street
      • Facebook page
      • Contact: 508-628-3721  brazilian.american.center@gmail.com
      • Learn English in a warm, inviting community setting

  • FAESL (Framingham Adult ESL Plus)
    • Status: Next lottery for classes will be in August, 2024
    • Two semesters:  Spring (Jan/Feb – Jun) and Fall (Aug/Sep – Dec)
    • Classes offered in Framingham at up to 10 levels
      • PM: Twice a week; Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 for 4 months
      • AM: Three times a week; Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:45 to 10:45 for 4 months
      • AM & PM Remote classes also offered
    • New Beginner Classes in Milford
    • GED and Citizenship classes are also offered
    • Cost: Free
    • Office location: 31 Flagg Drive (Fuller Middle School)
    • Facebook  /  Instagram  /  Twitter
    • Contact: 508-626-4282

  • Framingham State University
    • Status: Registration is open now for fall community English classes
    • Community Classes    [Español]  [Português]
      • Many different classes
      • 4 hours per week
        • Saturday mornings 8:30 to 12:30  for 6 weeks ($235)
          • Jan 20 to Feb 24 (Session 1)
          • Mar 9 to Apr 13 (Session 2)
        • Mon/Wed (Jan 17 – Apr 17) or Tu/Th (Jan 18 – Apr 18)
          from 7 to 9 pm for 13 weeks ($450)
    • They also offer a full range of academic English classes, including advanced classes, and tutoring.
    • Special advanced study for professionals
    • Facebook Page
    • Location:  O’Connor Hall, 100 State Street
    • Contact: esl@framingham.edu 508-626-4958
      • Para assistência em português ligue para 508-215-5725.
      • Para ayuda en Español llame al 508-215-5725

  • Hospitality Common at Greater Framingham Community Church
    • Status: Next classes begin on September 11th.  You can register online.  
    • Offering 4 levels of English classes
    • Evening English classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
      Sep 11 to Dec 6, 2023  (12 Weeks)
    • Childcare is not available 
    • Cost: $75
    • Location: Greater Framingham Community Church, 44 Franklin Street in Framingham
    • Contact: 508-377-4442  

 

  • Joan Brack Center at SMOC
    • Status: Space is limited.  There may be a waiting list.  Come to the Brack Center to fill out an application.
    • Offering Beginner and Intermediate classes.  Classes go for 10 weeks for 4 hours a week – beginning at start of January, April, July, October
    • Also an advanced conversation class that meet for 1.5 hours/week
    • Cost: Free
    • Program Location: 10 Roxanna Street, Framingham
    • Contact: Mary Meany, ESL Program Manager: 508-740-5645 or esl@smoc.org

 

  • Keefe Tech Evening Program
    • Status: Next classes begin March 2024
      30-minute Placement testing for Levels above beginner – at Keefe on Feb 15th between 4 and 7 pm
    • 4 Levels of ESL class
      Tuesday & Thursday eves 6-9  (22 classes)
    • Fall (Sep-Dec), Spring (Feb-Jun), and Summer (Jun-Aug) Semesters
    • Cost: $285-$299  (includes books)
    • (Fall Catalog will be available soon)
    • Contact: continuinged@jpkeefehs.org  508-416-2170

 

  • LEAP (Learning English for Adults Program)
    • Status: Contact the office for availability.
    • All classes are currently online
    • Classes offered at beginner and intermediate levels
    • Classes are once a week (for1 1/2 to 2 hours), but you can register for more than one class
    • Citizenship class is also offered
    • Cost: $10/year, plus book
    • Location: 110 Edgell Rd. Framingham
    • Contact: Eva Benda 508-872-7125

 

 

  • ProGente Connections  (Classes available in Framingham and Marlborough)
    • Status: Contact the school for latest information about classes
    • Classes
      • 1 day a week for 8 weeks (offered three times a year)
      • 1 1/2 hours per class
      • Classes offered on weeknights and Saturday
    • No Childcare available now
    • Cost: $80 per class ($60 for class + $20 for book)
    • Facebook: ProGente Connections
    • Locations:
    • Contact (Email or call): Raquel Riberti-Bill  (413) 636-9245
HUDSON/MAYNARD

 

MARLBOROUGH

 

MILFORD

WELLESLEY

 

  • Wellesley Library ESL
    • Status:  Limited space is available. Registration is required.
      The main registration is in September, but you can try any time.
    • Note: Only for people who live or work in Wellesley
    • Many different classes that meet mornings or afternoons, one day a week, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours
    • Cost: Free
    • Location: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street (and also community centers)
    • Contact: Doreen Soderling,  wellesleyESL@minlib.net, 781-591-1247

4 thoughts on “English Classes in our Area

  1. Hi! Could you please add Faith Institute adult ESL level 1 classes at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton? Classes will be Monday and Friday mornings from 9-11:30 beginning September 9 and running through December 13 (1st semester). Cost is $395/semester. To get more information and to register go to https://faithma.org/faithinstitute. Thanks!

    • Good morning,

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      We are currently recruiting candidates for this opportunity and ask that you help us by sharing this information with students.

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      • Classes start on May 7th, with two sessions per week.
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