Fall 2023 ESL Classes at FAESL – New Student Lottery Information

Framingham Adult ESL will have a limited number of spaces for English classes in the Fall semester.

>> NOTE:  Lottery for Framingham and Milford classes has finished.  Next lottery will be in August, 2024

You can register for one or more of these 4 lotteries for a space in ESL class:

  • Morning class  (Tue, Wed, and Thu  8:45-10:45)
    • Online
    • In-person (in Framingham)
  • Evening class (Tue and Thu 6:30-9:30)
    • Online
    • In-person (in Framingham)

> To enter a lottery, you must be able to attend all days, arrive to class on time, and live in Massachusetts

More information about the lottery is available now at the school’s website FAESL.ORG   – including translations in Portuguese and Spanish

New:  You must come in-person to register for the lottery you want to enter, and each registration event will be held separately:

  • For Morning In-Person classes:  Tuesday morning August 1st from 9 to11
  • For Morning Remote classes: Thursday morning August 3rd from 9 to 11
  • Morning Registrations are held at 560 Waverly Street, Framingham (BRACE)
  •   —–
  • For Evening In-Person classes: Tuesday evening August 1st from 6 to 8
  • For Evening Remote classes: Thursday evening August 3rd from 6 to 8
  • Evening Registrations are held at 31 Flagg Drive, Framingham (Fuller Middle School)

HiSet (GED) and Citizenship Classes

  • HiSet (GED) Classes – on the school website, you can fill out a form, and someone will contact you with more information
  • Citizenship Classes – on the school website, you can fill out a form and someone will contact you with more information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • How will I know if I win?
    There will be a drawing on Facebook live on Monday, August 7th at 11am.
    If your name is selected in any of the lotteries, the school will text or call you soon after the Facebook live drawing.
  • Do I need to watch the lottery on Facebook Live on August 7th?
    NO – When you enter the lottery online you will include your phone number, and winners will be texted or called.
    >> Note: Be careful to make sure that your phone number is correct when you register
  • If my name is selected in the lottery, what happens next?
    You will be texted/called, asking you to come to the school for testing.
    Note: Be sure to bring some identification (ID) to show that you are the person whose name was selected, and that you live in Massachusetts.
    After testing, you will be assigned to one of these:

    • An English class of the time (AM/PM) and type (online/in-person) based on which lottery you entered and won
    • Or – a waiting list
      (You get a space in class as soon as possible and do not need to participate in more lotteries)
  • When do the classes begin?
    • Classes begin in September
  • I heard there will also be some In-Person classes in Milford.  How can I apply for a Milford class?
    Yes! This September there will be a few new beginner classes offered in Milford – on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  There will be an in-person lottery registration in Milford on Thursday evening August 24th.
    Here is more information.

NOTE: This is information only.  It does not guarantee you a place in class. 

Spring 2023 ESL Classes at FAESL – New Student Lottery Information

>> The lottery signup for Spring 2023 English classes has closed.

Framingham Adult ESL will have a limited number of spaces for English classes in the Spring 2023 semester.

You can sign up for one or more of these 4 lotteries for a space in ESL class:

  • Morning class  (Tue, Wed, and Thu  8:45-10:45)
    • Online
    • In-person (in Framingham)
  • Evening class (Tue and Thu 6:30-9:30)
    • Online
    • In-person (in Framingham)

> To enter a lottery, you must be able to attend all days, arrive to class on time, and live in Massachusetts

The link to register for the lottery is available now at the school’s website FAESL.ORG   
Deadline to sign up is midnight Tuesday, January 3rd.

HiSet and Citizenship Classes

  • HiSet (GED) Classes – on the school website, you can fill out a form, and someone will contact you with more information
  • Citizenship Classes – on the school website, you can fill out a form and someone will contact you with more information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • How will I know if I win?
    There will be a drawing on Facebook live on Thursday, January 5th at 11am.
    If your name is selected in any of the lotteries, the school will text or call you soon after the Facebook live drawing.
  • Do I need to watch the lottery on Facebook Live on January 5th?
    NO – When you enter the lottery online you will include your phone number, and winners will be texted or called.
    >> Note: Be careful to make sure that your phone number is correct.
  • If my name is selected in the lottery, what happens next?
    You will be texted/called, asking you to come to the school for testing.
    Note: Be sure to bring some identification (ID) to show that you are the person whose name was selected, and that you live in Massachusetts.
    After testing, you will be assigned to one of these:

    • An English class of the time (AM/PM) and type (online/in-person) based on which lottery you entered and won
    • Or – a waiting list
      (You get a space in class as soon as possible and do not need to participate in more lotteries)
  • When do the classes begin?
    • Classes start on Tuesday, February 14th

NOTE: This is information only.  It does not guarantee you a place in class. 

I Want to Vote Early In Person

Cities and towns in Massachusetts will have days – before the November 3rd election day – when you can go to a voting place (or polling place ) and vote early in person.  The early voting place may not be the same location as the place where you would vote on November 3rd.  For example, early voting in Framingham will only be at City Hall (the Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street)

The early voting days for all cities and towns in Massachusetts has started. They are from now through Friday, October 30th   (including Sundays for most towns)

Note that there will not be early voting after October 30th.  After that, you need to vote on Tuesday November 3rd at your normal voting (polling) location.

Voting places will have many protections against coronavirus, including:

  • Requiring a mask
  • Social distancing
  • Asking you to stay away if you have a fever or feel sick or have tested positive for Covid
  • and more,  As an example, here is the information to know about early voting in Framingham.  There will be similar information on the website for your city/town

Am I Already Registered to Vote?

If you think you registered to vote in Massachusetts, but are not sure, you can check your registration status here.  Enter your information on the page, which should look like this:

  • First Name; Last Name
  • Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year)
  • Your Zip Code
  • Check the box that says “I understand…”
  • Then press Search

You should then see a page with your Voting Status, which should say: ACTIVE
This page will also show you the location of where you can vote on election day.

If your voting status is not active, contact the city or town clerk office where you live.

Register to Vote

If you are a U.S. citizen and you will be at least 18 years old on November 3rd, you can vote in the election, but you must be registered to vote.If you have an ID from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, you can register to vote online.  This is the easiest and fastest way. Do it as soon as possible.  The deadline is Saturday, October 24th, but don’t wait.

Otherwise, you can register by mail.

Or – you can go to your town’s election office and register in person – as soon as possible before October 24th.

For more information on voting in MetroWest, see our Vote! Page.