English as a Second Language
Looking for ESL classes? Visit http://pathways.opendoorssouthbay.org/objective/learn-english/ or access the ESL class database at https://www.immigrantinfo.org/esl-class-search/
In a County where 38.6 % of the population is foreign born, and 42,000 residents over the age of 18 speak English less than very well; it should be no surprise that English as a Second Language classes are the largest program area in our Consortium.
Adults Schools and Community College offer a wide variety of ESL classes, addressing the various goals of our ESL students. Our ESL pathways include:
- ESL for Community Engagement, Citizenship and Parents
Adult School and Community College (Non Credit) ESL programs that provide language skills taught in the context of American culture to support Immigrant Integration, prepare for the USCIS citizenship test or support parents who are supporting their children’s education. - ESL for the Workforce
Our bridge programs and contextualized ESL create seamless transitions for ESL students to enter Career Technical Education (CTE), Apprenticeship or Workforce Preparation programs. - ESL for Academic Advancement
Advanced ESL pathways and Memoranda of Understanding help ESL students make the transition to transfer-level English classes at Community Colleges.
RESOURCES
- ESL Level Alignment Chart
- ALLIES Immigrant Integration Framework
- ALLIES/SBCAE Immigrant Integration Project: