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MapContact RACI@PolkCountyIowa.gov with any updates or edits needed!
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AgencyLocationDays offeredTimes offeredSession dates Currently online or in person? What platform?Levels / class typeChildcareTransportationMaterialsHow to sign up ContactWebsite Last Updated
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Catherine McAuley CenterCedar Rapids ***Virtual classes are open to anyone in IowaVariesVariesOngoing enrollment Virtual (may also have in person classes in Cedar Rapids), but their ELL classes are available to anyone in Iowa virtually! VariesN/A - VirtualN/A - Virtual Class is no costhttps://cmc-cr.org/education-services/https://cmc-cr.org/education-services/https://cmc-cr.org/education-services/3/16/26
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Ames
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DMACC Ames Hunziker Center (1420 S. Bell Avenue, Ames, IA 50010)M-TRT-TH: 6:00pm-8:30pm Fall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026 Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026Online (Zoom) and in-person options, card holders have access to online language programs they can work on from anywhere with internetLevel 2, 3, 4, 5 No Basic or Advanced classesNoNoProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.dmacc.edu/ell/non-credit-ell.html3/30/26
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Ames Public Library515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010M-English, T-Spanish, W-German (2nd and 4th W of the month), Sat-Russian and FrenchM: 12:30-1:30 pm (English)
T: 7:00-8:30 pm (Spanish)
W: 7:00-8:00 pm 2nd and 4th of the month (German)
Sat: 3-4 pm (Russian), 4-5:30 (French)		All year roundIn-person or zoom link www.AmesPL.org/eventsConversation CirclesN/ANoNoneShow upChelsie Gohlmann, library phone number: 515-239-5646https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/node/440353/26/26
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Ankeny
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African Community Institute Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023Some WeekendsXXOnline or in personLevels 1-3 (refer to DMACC once completed) Children are welcome in the library but no childcareNoNoneShow upDr. Dhoal Larjin, 515-322-5661, african.acidsm@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1065647367155571/3/20/2026
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DMACC - AnkenyAnkeny DMACC, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Tuesday/ThursdayT-TH: 6:00pm-8:30pm Fall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026 Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026Online (Zoom) and in-person options, card holders have access to online language programs they can work on from anywhere with internetLevel 2, 3, 4, 5 No Basic or Advanced classesNoNoProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.dmacc.edu/ell/non-credit-ell.html3/26/2026
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Clive
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Clive Community CenterHarbach Center, 8505 Harbach Blvd, Clive, IA 50325M, W1:00pm - 2:30pm OngoingIn personLow level English classesNo, but children welcomeNoProvidedCome to class
director@clivecommunityservices.com
https://clivecommunityservices.com/educational-life-skills/3/26/2026
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Des Moines
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Plymouth Congregational Church 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312W, Sat but could potentially meet other timesW 10-12, Sat 3-5pm but could potentially meet other timesYear-roundOnline (Zoom) and in-person optionsPre-lit to advanced. Format will depend on student interest, but likely one-on-one tutoring. No pre-lit onlineChildren welcome if reasonably well-behaved, but no supervision or separate childcare areaTypically not but it's possibleProvidedCome to class, or contact for Zoom information ->Charlotte Wilson, charlottew5747@msn.com3/26/2026
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African Community Institute Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309Sat and T/THOnline: T/TH 5-7 pm. In-person: Sat 1-3pmYear-roundOnline (Zoom) and in-person optionsAll levels. No basic-level students onlineNo, but they have a children's program on Wednesday nights. And children 10 and older are welcome in the library unsupervisedNo Can bring pen and notebookContact Dhoal ->Dhoal Larjin, african.acidsm@gmail.com or 515-322-56613/8/2023
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God's Love House of HopeCentral Library, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309Tu, FIn personFaustin Alobo, 515-868-6834, faustinalobo243@gmail.comhttp://www.godslovehouseofhope.org/2/27/2025
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DMACC Southridge Center, ​1111 E. Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315		M-THM-TH 10:30 am - 12:30 pm T-TH: 6:00pm-8:30pmFall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026 Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026Online (Zoom) for levels 3-6, and in-person optionsLevel 2, 3, 4, 5 No Basic or Advanced classesNo No ProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.dmacc.edu/ell/non-credit-ell.html 3/30/2026
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DMACC DMACC Urban Campus, 1100 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50314M-THM-TH 8:15 am - 10:15 am; M-TH 10:30 am - 12:30 pm T-TH: 6:00pm-8:30pmFall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026 Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026Online (Zoom) and in-person optionsLevels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6No No ProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.dmacc.edu/ell/Pages/welcome.aspx3/30/2026
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DMACC/Oakridge Neighborhood1401 Center St. Des Moines, IA 50314M-TH M-TH 8:30 am - 10:30 am M-TH 10:30 am - 12:30 pmFall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026 Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026In personLevel 1NoNo ProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.dmacc.edu/ell/Pages/welcome.aspx3/30/2026
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EMBARC4801 Franklin Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50310In Person with WhatsApp SupportPre-Beginner NoNo Contact Julissa GarciaJulissa Garcia, education@embarciowa.orghttps://www.embarciowa.org/services/community-based-english-classes3/27/2026
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8th and College Connections Trinity Las Américas United Methodist Church: 1548 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314T, TH6:00-8:00pm All year In personDivided into 5 levels, basic and 1 through level 4. Some teachers speak Spanish. Summer will be Basic/Level 1 only. Yes - newborn to 12 years old.No ProvidedCall Wendy Vasquez, accepting registrations year-round. Wendy Vasquez, 8thandcollegeconnections@gmail.comFacebook page, 8th and College connections3/20/2026
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Latinx Immigrants of Iowa800 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313Monday - SundayMonday/Tuesday 9:00am - 11:00am, Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday/Friday 6:00-8:00pm, Saturday/Sunday 9:00-11:00am, Saturday/Sunday 12:00-2:00pm AnytimeIn personTeachers speak Spanish and English.NoNo Provided, but donations requested to keep it runningUse the Google Form on their website.info@latinximmigrantsofiowa.org, 515-421-6773https://latinximmigrantsofiowa.org/category/civic-and-education/3/26/2026
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Lutheran Services in Iowa DSM Location: 3200 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
WDM Location: Learning Resource Center at 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, WDM		Monday - FridayDSM - 9:30 - 11:30 (Pre-Lit English, Beginning English, Basic English for Afghans, Pre-Digital Lit, Pre-Financial Lit).
WDM 1:30 - 3:30 - Pre-Lit English.
DSM - 5:30 - 7:30 (Pre-Lit English, Basic English, Beginning Eglish, Pre-Financial Lit, Citizenship) 		You can schedule registration/testing anytime, typically 4 or 8 week sessionsIn personPre-literate to low intermediateYes but limitedNo Notebook and pencilRegister by calling or emailing. Optionally, send the registration form beforehandCall 515.271.7335 or email Education@LSIowa.org.https://lsiowa.org/refugee/community-based-esl/4/2/2026
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Westchester Efree Church4919 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. West side entranceM6:30pm-8:00pmOngoingIn personLevels 1-5NoNo Book fee is $10Call/email to sign upKathy Neal, johnwneal.neal6@gmail.com, 515-577-36733/26/2026
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USCRI Des Moines1200 University Avenue, Suite 205, Des Moines, IA, 50314M,W10:00am - 12:00pmOngoingIn person
Lower beginning, classroom group w/ general practice
None, but children’s play area connected to classroom
NoProvidedDrop inTess - 515-531-0188www.refugees.org/uscri-des-moines3/16/2026
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USCRI Des MoinesVaries—in home/neighborhoods. Multiple groupsM, T, W, ThVary-can be set with group avail.OngoingIn person with WhatsApp SupportFor Afghan Women -All skills - group, peer support and living skills developmentNone, but children are usually presentNone, but community based—may find peer ride if neededProvidedEmail Leslie at lolson@refugees.org Email Leslie at lolson@refugees.orgwww.refugees.org/uscri-des-moines3/16/2026
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Johnston
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Johnston Public Library6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131M, TH6:30-7:45 pmYear-roundOnline (Zoom) and in person optionsM: Conversation with native English speaker. TH: More formal lessons, mixed levels Students should have a basic conversational levelNo (children 9 and older can be in the library unsupervised, younger than 9 must be supervised by someone 12 and older)No Optional digital materials providedRegistration not required, but it's appreciated. Sign up on website or contact Beth at ESOL@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in informationBeth Schaefer, (515) 278-5233, ESOL@johnstonlibrary.orghttps://johnston.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=english3/20/2026
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Marshalltown
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Iowa Valley Education & Training Center206 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158M-SatM-TH: 9 am-12 pm
MWTh: 5:30-8 pm		OngoingIn person and onlineBeginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Also includes basic computer skillsNoNo$20/termRegister at center; for hours, see flyer on website (click Marshall County)https://ce.iavalley.edu/program/esl/3/30/2026
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Newton
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DMACC/YMCA1701 S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208Fall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026 Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026Test site only for online classesVariedYesNoProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.newtonymca.org/ell-dmacc-class.html3/20/2026
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DMACC1011 2nd St, Perry, IA 50220M-THT-TH: 6:00pm-8:30pmFall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026 Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026Online (Zoom) and in-person options, card holders have access to online language programs they can work on from anywhere with internetLevel 2, 3, 4, 5 No Basic or Advanced classesNoNo ProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.dmacc.edu/ell/Pages/welcome.aspx3/20/2026
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Urbandale
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Shalom Community Impact Center3600 75th St, Urbandale, IA 50322M, T, TH9:45-11:15 and eveningsYear-roundIn personAll levels. Digital skills class available immediately afterYesYesProvidedContact Eugene ->Pastor Eugene Kiruhura, 515-525-7801, info@shalomcommunityimpactcenter.orghttps://shalomcommunityimpactcenter.org/3/26/2026
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Waukee
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West Des Moines
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West Des Moines Human Services139 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265T/TH 10:00am-12:00pm Check in July for classes starting in September, 2026In personBeginning, intermediate, advancedYes, for 2 yrs to pre-kindergartenNo, but may qualify for a bus pass ProvidedRegistration form on website. Melinda Hotovec, melinda.hotovec@wdm.iowa.govhttps://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/human-services/programs-services/esl-classes3/26/2026
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DMACC West Campus - 5959 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266M-THM-TH: 10:30am-12:30pm
T-TH: 6:00pm-8:30pm		Fall Session 1: August 24-October 15, 2026
Fall Session2: October 26- December 10, 2026		Online (Zoom) and in-person options, card holders have access to online language programs they can work on from anywhere with internet
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6No No ProvidedFall 1 Registration: July 27, 2026 Fall Session 2 Registration: October 6ELL Office: noncreditell@dmacc.edu; Call or text 515-697-7762https://www.dmacc.edu/ell/Pages/welcome.aspx3/30/2026
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English with FriendsWDM Library - 4000 Mills Civic ParkwayFriday10:00am - 11:00amOngoingIn PersonCaryn Kelly, 515-423-0043, caryn@hopetoshineia.orghttps://www.hopetoshineia.org
https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/english-friends-104113
4/2/2026
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Lutheran Services in Iowa WDM Location: Learning Resource Center at 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, WDMMon & Wed1:30 - 3:30 - Pre-Lit English
You can schedule registration/testing anytime, typically 4 or 8 week sessionsIn personPre-Literacy Yes but limitedNo Notebook and pencilRegister by calling or emailing. Optionally, send the registration form beforehandCall 515.271.7335 or email Education@LSIowa.org.https://lsiowa.org/refugee/community-based-esl/4/2/2026
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