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1 | Name of Provider | Address | Region of Philadelphia where in-person classes are held. If not in Philadelphia, which county? | Who can register for classes? (eligibility requirements like minimum age, county of residence, etc.) | Virtual or in-person classes? | What ESL classes are offered and when? | What GED classes are offered and when? | What Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are offered and when? | What digital literacy classes are offered and when? | Are there any other types of classes offered by this provider? If so, what type and when? | What digital platform are they using? | Cost? (Free or is there a fee?) | How to register for classes | Contact Info | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Providence Center | 2557 N 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19133 | North (West Kensington) | Any adult, no minimum education requirement | Basic ESL AM classes are in person | -Basic English AM: Mondays and Wednesdays through June 29. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.This class meets in person at the Providence Center (2557 N 5th St.) -Basic English PM. Mondays and Wednesdays through June 29. 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This class meets online. -Level 1 English AM. Mondays and Wednesdays through June 29. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. This class meets online. -Level 2 English PM. Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 30. 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This class meets online. -Level 3 English PM. Mondays and Wednesdays through June 29. 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This class meets online. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Zoom | $30 registration fee, $30 textbook fee, total $60 | https://tinyurl.com/PCSummer2022Registration | Lorraine Shaw LRitaccoShaw@providencephilly.org | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Temple University WELL Program | ECEC 1509 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Suite 415 Philadelphia, PA 19122 | North | Pennsylvania residents , 17+ years of age | Fully Virtual | Intermediate & Advanced ESL Tues/Thurs a.m. and p.m. | AM- MTW 9:30-1:00/PM TWTh 5:00-8:00 /Sat 9-2 | Same days and hours as the GED classes | N/A | Career Transitions, Community Health Workers, Customer Service Training | Zoom and Whatsapp Video | Free | Send an email to: well@temple.edu | Gail Smalls gsmalls@temple.edu. Muriel Hudnell 215-204-2560 | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Beyond Literacy (Community Learning Center and Center for Literacy have merged into one organization) | 3 campuses: 229 N. 63rd St. (West Philly) 1420 Pine St. (Center City) 100 W. Oxford St. (North Philly) | West Philly Center City North Philly | 18+, no F-1 visas | Hybrid | Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes are available. Classes meet 2-3 days/week for 2.5 -3 hours at a time. Each class is about 7-8 weeks long. New student orientations are offered every 7-8 weeks throughout the program year (July 1 - June 30). Most classes meet in the AM (9am-12pm) and PM (1-4pm). Limited Evening classes are available. No weekend classes available. | Beginning, Intermediate, and advanced ABE/GED classes are available. Classes meet 2-3 days/week for 2.5 -3 hours at a time. Each class is about 7-8 weeks long. New student orientations are offered every 7-8 weeks throughout the program year (July 1 - June 30). Most classes meet in the AM (9am-12pm) and PM (1-4pm). Limited Evening classes are available. No weekend classes available. | Beginning, Intermediate, and advanced ABE/GED classes are available. Classes meet 2-3 days/week for 2.5 -3 hours at a time. Each class is about 7-8 weeks long. New student orientations are offered every 7-8 weeks throughout the program year (July 1 - June 30). Most classes meet in the AM (9am-12pm) and PM (1-4pm). Limited Evening classes are available. No weekend classes available. | Digital literacy classes are offered at our West Philadelphia location on M/W 1-4pm. All levels accepted. | N/A | Zoom | Free | Call 215.474.1235 or fill out online registration form | kgriebert@beyondliteracy.org | |||||||||||||||||
5 | Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture | 3645 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 | West (but classes are usually held in lower Northeast when in person) | Arabic speakers in need of English instruction. Otherwise no restrictions | Fully Virtual | Introduction (6-7PM Tuesdays and Thursdays) and Intermediate (6-7PM Mondays and Wednesdays) | N/A | Elements of ABE are incorporated into the ELL classes | Elements of digital literacy are incorporated into the ELL classes | Various art classes, Arabic classes, Drum Classes, Signing classes | Zoom | $25 registration fee | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXd8KDCJ31J4YMZ5_XSeTHyu_bcVj58EJP4ZM7-TgvLETecw/viewform Https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnT4IUAg4WgHDG0pcmJMy--W7GKpAzTJeAm9EkWt_QobSL-g/viewform | David Heayn-Menendez david@albustanseeds.org | |||||||||||||||||
6 | Community College of Philadelphia ESL Institute (signups for Summer 2022 March 28-April 5) | 1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | Center City | 18 years or older; in-house placement test required for ESL | Virtual and in-person | ESL Intro - ESL III, May 16 - June 28, MTWR, 9am-12pm or 5:30-8:30pm (note: placement testing is finished, new students will need to wait until fall. Fall placement testing is in July) | HSE Math & Science, HSE Writing, Reading Comprehension, & Social Studies; MTWR, 9am-12pm or 5:30pm-8:30pm, May 16 - June 28 or July 12 - Aug 23. *HSE classes are not geared towards ELLs, although advanced proficiency ELLs would do fine. | Community ABE, TWR 5:30pm-8:10pm, July 5 - Aug 30. This 64-hour class focuses on reading comprehension and writing skills. | N/A | N/A | Zoom | $80 per semester | Information Session Sign Ups (3/2 and 3/14): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4fadaa28a7fb6-summer ESL Institute Placement Test Sign Ups (March 28-April 5): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4fadaa28a7fb6-eslinstitute20 | Contact AdultLiteracy@ccp.edu or call 215.751.8531 / Gretchen Spencer gspencer@ccp.edu | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Nationalities Service Center | 1216 Arch Street, 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 | Center City | Adults who want to learn English! (no status or country requirements) | Hybrid | Beginner-Advanced classes meet twice a week. Morning and evening classes available. The Summer session will run from July 11th to September 1st. Classes are set based on enrollment, so class level offerings differ for each session, they are not set beforehand. Classes are available at the following times: Monday/Wednesday 9:30-11am Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-11am Monday/Wednesday 6-7:30pm Tuesday/Wednesday 6-7:30pm Some levels are not available at all the times listed, but they generally have a morning and an evening option for every level | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Zoom | $125 for the 8-week session but there are scholarships available, $150. in-person | https://tinyurl.com/y45zw3rb Fill out the student form to be contacted for a 10-minute oral level test on Zoom. | Betsy O'Neil Smith boneilsmith@nscphila.org OR Hailey Wellendorf hwellendorf@nscphila.org | |||||||||||||||||
8 | PEDAL at UPenn | Mailing address: Penn GSE, ELX Division, 3700 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Community PEDAL@GSE: West Free Library: 201 S 40th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 | West | 17 years or older; no other eligibility requirements for Summer session. | Fully Virtual | All 4 PEDAL class levels—Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and High-Advanced—will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00am-12:30pm ET via Zoom, beginning Wednesday, June 1 and ending Friday, July 29. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Zoom and Whatsapp Video and/or text | Free | https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HuqdYKC5TbqzCm | Hannah Brenneman (PEDAL Coordinator): hbrenn@upenn.edu | |||||||||||||||||
9 | Welcoming Center | 211 N. 13th St., 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA | North | Work authorization preferred, but not required. | Virtual | FOCUS (Foundations for Communication in the US). Next Steps class - runs M/W/F 9:30-12:30 from Apr. 25-June 10. Next cohort will probably be in the Fall. High beginner level and up. | N/A | N/A | FOCUS (Foundations for Communication in the US) FOCUS Next Steps includes some digital literacy components | Zoom | Free | https://welcomingcenter.org/workforcedevelopment/focus/ | Jessica Levy Jessica@welcomingcenter.org Jill Jacobs Cohen, Director of ELL Support, jill@welcomingcenter.org | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Free Library of Philadelphia | 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Parkway Central) | Center City | 18+ | Edible Alphabet: In-Person Virtual Edible Alphabet: Grammar class: Conversation class: | In-Person Edible Alphabet: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. April 27 - June 1, 2022 Virtual Edible Alphabet: Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. until June 28, 2022 Grammar class: Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. May 5 - June 23, 2022, Conversation class: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5:30 pm until June 9, 2022 | Essential Education (Online GED/HiSet Self Study), GED Math Learning Circle, Individual Tutoring will be starting summer session of programs the week of June 27 and should have classes listed by mid May GED Math Learning Circle Online (Zoom): Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m., May 5 - June 9, 2022 | Adult Literacy Book Club, Reading and Writing Learning Circles, Math Group Tutoring, Individual Tutoring | Individual Tutoring | World Language Learning Circles, World Language Conversatino Groups Body Languages: Medical English for Healthcare Workers and Interested Others: Wednesdays 6:00 pm- 7:00 p.m. until June 8, 2022 | GED Math Learning Circle Online: Zoom Online English: Reviewing Foundations of Grammar: Zoom Virtual Edible Alphabet English: Video call Online English Conversation Group Advanced (Independence): Unknown | Free | In-Person Edible Alphabet English: bit.ly/EAEnglish GED Math Learning Circle Online (Zoom): Email francom@freelibrary.org Online English: Reviewing Foundations of Grammar: https://forms.gle/bcRbMP42kjgVBsSu9 Virtual Edible Alphabet English: bit.ly/EAEnglish Online English Conversation Group- Advanced (Independence): https://forms.gle/JmWVQELBAVJzuJDbA | Lindsay Southworth SouthworthL@freelibrary.org | |||||||||||||||||
11 | SEAMAAC | 1711 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 | Southeast/South | Fully virtual until it's safe again to transition to hybrid program. We have in-person ESL and digital literacy clinics 1-2x a month | Are finalizing the schedule for Summer I (June 1st-July 13th) this week: Monday 5-9 pm: ESL Intake/Pre-Beginners 5:00-6:00 pm English and Computers I 6:00-7:30 English and Computers II 7:30-9:00 pm ESL Intake/Beginner English 5:00-6:00 Spanish/English Beginners -New beginner students who want to join classes, digital navigation, citizenship preparation. -Mini lesson is in English/Spanish. | Thursday 12-9 Job Circle 1:00-3:00 pm Job Circle 5:00-7:00 pm English for Jobs 7:00-9:00 pm Job Circle 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm -1-to-1 and small group job search, resume, online forms, tests and applications Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3rRAX6e | Wednesday 12-9 Mock Interview 12-3 pm Beginner Citizenship 6:00-7:00 pm Citizenship I 7:00-8:00 pm Citizenship II 8:00-9:00 pm Mock Interview Practice Group -12-3 pm: 1-to-1 interview practice and small group practice for US citizenship test and interview https://bit.ly/3EOHnYW | Zoom, Whatsapp, Facebook,Google Classroom | Free | Adult Education Registration link: https://forms.gle/jLfvLgfzz6raDfkeA Register for Classes: https://forms.gle/Wer8ME665Hedi6Ez8 SEAMAAC Online English Webpage https://bit.ly/3IFBfU5 | Jeanine Campbell-ESL, Citizenship & Digital Literacy Instructor-jcampbell@seamaac.org, Text:(267) 223-5236 267 Kahina Guenford, Adult Literacy & Access Coordinator:Adult Literacy & Access Coordinator SEAMAAC ,Inc 1711 S broad street Philadelphia,19148 PA cell: 215 917 2540 Office phone : 215 934 1632 Email: kguenfoud@seamaac.org | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Let's Talk Philly Conversation Circles | 211 N. 13th Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Welcoming Center) | Center City | Immigrants living in the Greater Philadelphia area, though participants residing in other states are also welcomed, participants from other countries are welcomed to join in the case that they are planning on moving to the US soon. Minimum age 21+; level of English sufficient to follow a casual conversation. | Virtual | It seems that schedules have yet to be determined | It seems that schedules have yet to be determined | It seems that schedules have yet to be determined | Our 2022 Summer Cycle of Conversation Circles will run from June 12 to August 5, 2022. Schedules are yet to be defined once facilitators are enrolled. | N/A | Zoom WhatsApp video/text Other | Free of charge but donations are always welcomed and appreciated | We will post and share a flyer/invitation with the registratior form a couple of weeks before the new cycle starts. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYzsQhVwDpFRHXrf6dxSATYRwzfPK3bXdwiy7d-ZAC2yAv8g/viewform | Yushan Chou at yscocochou@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||||
13 | IHM Center for Literacy | In September 2022, will operate out of ONE, UNIFIED site at 4271 L Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (Juniata Park section of city) | North/lower Northeast | Won't be offering classes this summer, but will be back in September with classes and plans to offer a summer schedule in 2023 Do not have eligibility criteria except that a student must register for a class. | In-person | In September 2022, we will offer: ESL classes across 7 levels in-person (Pre-Literate; Basic: Beginning; Low Beginning; High Beginning; Low Intermediate; Intermediate). These classes will be offered M-T-W-TH in the morning (session 1: 9am to 10:30am; session 2: 10:45am to 12:15pm) and in the evening 6:45pm to 8:15pm. We will offer High Intermediate virtual classes as well. | N/A | N/A | Beginning in September 2022, we will offer Digital Literacy for our enrolled students on TH. | N/A | Whatsapp Video, Zoom, Google Meet | Registration fee is $75 per semester class (semester is 80 hours of class time) | For September 2022 semester: New student registration will take place on 5/23; 5/24; 5/25; 5/26 from 9am to 11am at 7431 Cottage Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136 (former St Bernard's school) | Sister Kathy Benham ihmliteracywest@gmail.com Sister Margaret Paul: site.coordinator@ihmcenterforliteracy.com Jennifer Leith, Executive Director (as a backup for the first two): jennifer@ihmcenterforliteracy.com | |||||||||||||||||
14 | District 1199C | 100 S. Broad Street 10th FL Philadelphia, PA 19110 | Center City | Adults 18+ who reside in or near Philadelphia | Fully Virtual | All levels (although currently no low-beginner section), rolling admission, M-F classes, morning (9:30-12:30) and evening (6-8pm) classes | Please see: https://1199ctraining.org/classes-offered -Philadelphia residents, 17 to 24 years old. Meet income eligibility requirements Classes offered: -Introduction: Math and Language Arts. Required Grade Level - Up to 5.9 -Pre-GED: Math and Language Arts. Required Grade Level 6.0-8.9 -GED: Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. Required Grade Level 9.0 Program includes: -Nurse Aide & Behavioral Health -Information Tech -Carpentry & Plumbing -GED Classes and FREE Testing! -Transportation assistance -Tutoring & Counseling -Career & College Readiness | Please contact Michael Westover (mwestover@1199ctraining.org) for that information | N/A | Seem to be a variety of classes including "Continuing Education-Allied Healthcare, Behavioral Health job certifications, EMT programs, hospitality programs, along with nursing, and health information." However, specific times and dates are not listed. Each program is briefly detailed in the link: https://1199ctraining.org/classes-offered | Zoom | Free | https://1199ctraining.org/esl | Patricia Miele pmiele@1199ctraining.org | |||||||||||||||||
15 | Garces Foundation | 1901 S 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 | Southeast | Spanish-speaking adults | Hybrid | We currently offer beginning through high intermediate level classes from Sunday through Thursday. Students must register according to the information on our website at es.garcesfoundation.org/cursoingles Classes for summer session: July 10 - September 15, 2022 Deadline for registration: July 10, 2022 Morning (between 9:00-10:30 AM) Night (between 6-7:30 PM) Monday and Wednesday Tuesday and Thursday Sunday | We offer 1:1 tutoring based on scheduling availability of student and tutor | N/A | N/A | Yoga (Monday 7:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM), Painting (Saturday only, schedule varies) | Zoom | $30, but they will work with anyone who is interested in taking classes | register online at es.garcesfoundation.org/cursoingles | Jillian Gierke Jillian@garcesfoundation.org Jillian or Carmelo via WhatsApp 267-648-1398 Carmelo Tiapaya Gil, carmgil17@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||||
16 | Abington Free Library (MontCo) | 1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001 | Montgomery County | 18 and up, expectation or desire to stay in the U.S., no residency requirement | Hybrid | -Conversation Classes - Intemediate-Advanced - Monday 7 - 8:30 pm, Tuesday 10:30 - noon, Beginning English Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm. -Individual Tutoring available as well. Schedules vary depending on student/tutor availability. | Indvidual Tutors for the GED - schedules depend on student/tutor availability. | Indvidual Tutors for the Reading / Math (ABE) - schedules depend on student/tutor availability. | Offered through Reference Desk (not this office) arranged individually - 215-885-5180 x 118 | Basic computer and keyboard skills are offered through the Reference Desk - 215-885-5180 x 118 | Zoom and other | Free | Contact Adult Literacy - ablit1@yahoo.com, 215-885-5183. Come in for an intereview and test. Tests differ depending on skill level/reason person desires help. | Elizabeth Sperling ablit1@yahoo.com Coordinator, Adult Literacy Program | |||||||||||||||||
17 | DELCO Literacy Council | 2217 Providence Ave, Chester & Upper Darby High School, 601 Lansdowne | Upper Darby and Chester | 18 years and older, Pennsylvania residence | Both | Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Bridge ESL classes; it appears that the times vary | It appears that this varies | It appears that this varies | N/A | N/A | Zoom | Free | Delcoliteracy.org | Chandra Waters cwaters@delcoliteracy.org | |||||||||||||||||
18 | Aquinas Center | 1700 Fernon Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 | South | Class offerings and schedule still TBD | Clara Jerez cjerez@staquinas.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association | 900 Howell Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 | Lower Northeast | In person, but virtual might be considered soon. Proof of COVID vax required. | Evening ESL Classes (pre-beginner, beginner, intermediate, and advanced) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:00pm. | GED Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:00pm. Participants take a pre-test to determine the courses they will need to study. | N/A | N/A | N/A | Classes are free, but students need to pay $30 to cover the cost of books. | Send email to: adulteducation@occcda.org and/or call Sandi Hollie at 215-288-8504 | Sandi Hollie sandi@occcda.org | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | myPLACE Referral Network for Adult Learners (City Office of Children and Families) | https://www.phila.gov/programs/adult-education/ | adultedu@phila.gov | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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