Classes

Here is our latest information on classes, conversation groups, and tutors in MetroWest, and a few places to search for English classes anywhere in Massachusetts (click on the program’s name for more details):

 BRACE (Framingham) – Fall classes begin on the week of September 9th.

Framingham Adult ESL – Spring semester has begun. Lottery for next available classes will be in August.  See the FAESL website for details

  Framingham State University – Fall Registration is open now.

  Hospitality Common at Greater Framingham Community Church – Next classes begin on September 9th.

  Joan Brack Center (SMOC Framingham) – Space is limited.  There may be a waiting list.  Come to the Brack Center (10 Roxanna St) to fill out an application.

Keefe Tech (Framingham) – Next classes begin in September.  Placement testing (for Levels 2,3,4) at Keefe on Wed. August 14th between 4 and 7pm

LEAP (Framingham) – Contact the program for latest status

   MassBay (Framingham and Wellesley)  – Contact the college for latest information

 Hudson/Maynard – Come to Hudson High to register for the waiting list

 Assabet After Dark (Marlborough) – Registration is open.  Next classes begin in February

   ProGente Connections (Framingham and Marlborough) – Contact the school for latest information about classes

 Milford (Stacy School) – Classes currently full.

  Wellesley Library – Limited space is available. Registration is required. Need to live or work in Wellesley.

 Conversation Groups – Limited availability for online groups, mostly offered by area libraries (free)

 Zoom Groups beyond MetroWest – Here are some free conversation groups and mini-classes being offered online, especially because of the pandemic

   Tutoring – Available now from some private schools.  Or join a waiting list at one of several free programs

More Information:

  • Formal ESL 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 – most are free and informal.  They usually meet once a week for a few hours, and you attend when you can.
  • Tutors and special instruction – A tutor is a teacher who works with just one student, or maybe two.  Working with an English tutor can be a good way to improve your English more quickly, because you get to speak more, and work more on the kind of English help that you need.  There are also some private schools that offer help preparing for the citizenship test or green card interview, and special instruction for topics such as business English or accent reduction.

Other Classes (HiSet/GED, Citizenship, Job Training, etc.)

High School Equivalency (HiSet / GED) and Citizenship Prep

Framingham Adult ESL – 4 Levels of classes to prepare for the HiSet exam. New students accepted in January and August.  Contact the office for latest status

   Joan Brack Center (SMOC Framingham) –  Daytime HSE classes.  Sometimes up to 8 week wait after you apply.

   Keefe Tech (Framingham) – 6-week and self-paced online GED Test Prep training

   Hudson/Maynard  – Contact  the Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center for latest information

  Quinsigamond Community College  (Worcester) –

Job Training

   MassHire (Framingham) – Registration for job training class is open.

   One Family (Framingham) – Free 12-week career counseling program for qualified parents, “Credential to Career”

Other Lists

If you know of any updated information, or other classes that should be included here, please let us know.