Resource Guide For Adult English - New Jersey

Resource Guide For Adult English

Language Learners of New Jersey

State of New Jersey Chris Christie, Governor Kim Guadagno, Lt. Governor Department of Education David Hespe, Commissioner

About this Guide The objective of this directory is to help immigrants to the United States find English as a second language (ESL) programs in their area that are best suited to their needs. Originally created as a collaborative project between the New Jersey Departments of Community Affairs and Education (NJDOE), it is annually revised by the NJDOE. The resources in the directory are current as of June 2014; however, programs are constantly changing. The listings are grouped alphabetically by county. The directory also contains a listing of Internet ESL resources (page 41), resources for businesses that wish to provide their employees with ESL training (page 38), and an index of the listings. Individuals searching for ESL classes should also explore the following options:

? Many libraries offer ESL classes and other community services free of charge. Please visit which lists and provides websites for all New Jersey libraries.

? Additional ESL classes may be available through the Department of Labor and Workforce Development One-Stop Career Centers (pg. 40). These offer services to help individuals develop the skills needed to succeed in a 21st century work environment.

? Some individuals may be eligible to enroll in ESL classes at no cost from Workforce Advantage, a government agency that provides training leading to employment. For more information, visit their website at

The Resource Guide for Adult English Language Learners comprises a list of agencies in New Jersey that offer English as a second language classes for adults. The New Jersey Department of Education updates the list annually. However, the Department neither endorses the listed agencies nor attests to the veracity of the information. It is the responsibility of individuals using this guide to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate.

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Table of Contents

Atlantic County ................................................................................................................... 4 Bergen County .................................................................................................................... 4 Burlington County............................................................................................................... 8 Camden County................................................................................................................. 10 Cape May County ............................................................................................................. 11 Cumberland County .......................................................................................................... 12 Essex County .................................................................................................................... 12 Gloucester County............................................................................................................. 17 Hudson County ................................................................................................................. 18 Hunterdon County............................................................................................................. 19 Mercer County .................................................................................................................. 20 Middlesex County ............................................................................................................. 23 Monmouth County ............................................................................................................ 26 Morris County ................................................................................................................... 27 Ocean County.................................................................................................................... 29 Passaic County .................................................................................................................. 31 Salem County.................................................................................................................... 34 Somerset County ............................................................................................................... 34 Sussex County................................................................................................................... 36 Union County.................................................................................................................... 37 Warren County.................................................................................................................. 38 Business Resources..........................................................................................................40 One-Stop Career Centers................................................................................................... 41 Online English as a Second Language Resources............................................................. 42 Index ................................................................................................................................. 44

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Atlantic County:

Atlantic Cape Community College 1535 Bacharach Blvd. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 343-4817 Fee: Free of Charge

Atlantic Cape Community College offers several different types of ESL classes. College Pathway ESL classes, includes all textbooks, for 8 sessions, 4 days a week. These classes are for English Language Learners who want to enter post-secondary education but are not academically ready to do so. ESL credit courses are also available. These tuitionbased classes are for high level ESL students who are preparing to enter college.

LVA of Cape-Atlantic, Inc. 743 N Main St Pleasantville, NJ 08232-1541 (609) 383-3377 Fee: free of charge

LVA Cape-Atlantic, Inc. offers ESL tutoring session for groups of students at similar speaking levels. Classes are free and scheduled at the convenience of the tutor and the students in public locations. Services are only offered to individuals who live or work in the Atlantic or Cape May counties. There is a waiting list for this service, based on location.

Bergen County:

Greater Bergen Community Action Program 263 Lafayette Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ 07610 (201) 366-1020 ext. 7236

541 Midland Ave Garfield, NJ 07026 (973) 685-0005 ext. 7150 Fee: free of charge

Classes are offered at beginner through intermediate levels of ESL in four 10-week class

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cycles per year. Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. ? 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Advanced courses take place on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Classes have a limit of 20 students, and one must register on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Bring Social Security card or passport, photo ID, proof of address, and proof of family income to registration.

Bergen County Technical Schools 190 Hackensack Avenue Adult Education Building, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 343-6000 ext. 4639

or Fee: Free

English Literacy and Civics and Part-Time ESL Classes enable participants to acquire improved language and citizenship skills and participate in post-secondary education, training, unsubsidized employment or career advancement. Instruction is at the main location in Hackensack and satellite sites in Fort Lee, Garfield, Englewood, East Rutherford, and Leonia. There is usually a waiting list for part-time ESL classes.

Bergenfield Public Library 50 W. Clinton Avenue Bergenfield, NJ 07621 (201) 387-4040 ext. 2837 Email :donald.hansen@bergenfield. Fee: Registration fee of $10 with proof of residency

Volunteer tutors work one-to-one with adult Bergenfield residents who wish to learn the English language. In addition to one-to-one tutoring, tutors volunteer their time at the Conversation Group sessions held in the library for students who have registered in the program. Conversation hours occur on Mondays in the morning, afternoon, and evening and Thursdays in the evening, subject to change for registered students ONLY.

Englewood Public Library 31 Engle Street Englewood, NJ 07361 (201) 568-2215 ext. 236 Fee: Free of charge

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The Englewood Public Library Literacy Department welcomes all adults from Englewood and Englewood Cliffs who need help with basic literacy (reading and writing) or with English as a second language. The goal is to help students obtain language survival skills, improve their job prospects, attend higher education classes, and participate more actively in the community. Schedules made based on availability of tutors and students.

Hillsdale Public Library 509 Hillsdale Avenue Hillsdale, NJ 07642 (201) 358-5072 Fee: Free of charge for Hillsdale residents

This pro-literacy program matches adult English learners with trained volunteer tutors. Students work with their tutors on a one to one basis. The goal of the program is to further the student's fluency in the English language.

Instituto Hispano para la Investigaci?n y el Desarollo Bergen Community College, Ciarco Learning Center 355 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 368-1414 Email: info@ Fee: $225

Classes are on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in 4 10-week sessions. Courses are 20, 40, or 60 hours long.

Johnson Free Public Library 274 Main StreetC Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 343-4169 ext. 34 Email: michelle.acosta@hackensack.. adults/classes/esl Fee: Free of charge

Classes are geared for students who consider themselves high-intermediate or advanced, and are looking for a way to practice conversational English in a friendly environment. Because of the small scope of the classes, they are limited to the first 5 people who show up AND are open to Hackensack residents only.

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Park Ridge Public Library 51 Park Ave Park Ridge, NJ 07656 (201) 391-5151 Fee: free of charge

Park Ridge Public Library offers ESL instruction in which volunteers teach foreign-born adults to speak and read English. Tutors meet with their students for one hour, once a week, at a mutually agreed upon time at the library.

Puerta al Futuro at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham 150 Kette Place Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 692-2625 Fee: $1845.00 for a three-credit course

Courses are offered to those attending Fairleigh Dickinson University on MWF 9:30am12:30pm and 6:30-9:30pm. This program enables Spanish-speaking adults to learn English and earn an Associate in Arts Degree through progressive all Spanish to all English coursework. The 9 hours per week of ESL classes are free but the student must be enrolled in academic classes.

Ridgewood Public Library 125 Maple Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 670-5600 ext. 133 Fee: $10 registration fee to cover whole year worth of classes. For one-time classes, $30 for Ridgewood residents/ $75 for non-Ridgewood residents

ESL classes and conversation groups at the Ridgewood Public Library are available to all Ridgewood residents over the age of 18 Individuals have the opportunity to take oneon-one classes or small group classes which are held once a week. Priority is given to Ridgewood residents.

Burlington County:

Bordentown Regional School District 318 Ward Avenue Bordentown, NJ 08505 (609) 297-0025 ext.1137 Fee: Free of Charge

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The 2018-2019 Bordentown Adult Education Hi Set Prep/ESL/Civics class schedule begins on September 18, 2018 and ends on May 25, 2019. Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30pm ? 7:30pm at Bordentown Regional High School. The address is 318 Ward Avenue Bordentown, N.J. Students may register on-site during the time that classes are in session. ESL classes are also scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Bordentown City Library. The address is 18 East Union Street Bordentown, N.J. 08505. Call or text Darlene de la Cruz at 609-847-0240 for additional information.

Burlington City Adult Education Program Wilbur Watts Intermediate School 550 High Street Burlington, NJ 08016 (609) 387-5895 (34) 68 Fee: $100 for a 10-week session.

Adult ESL classes are held at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School from 7pm to 9pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Call for registration information.

Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel Campus ESL Office 900 College Circle Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 ESL Office: Laurel Hall, Room 312B (office hours vary) (856) 222-9311 x2711

Program Director: Meral Muyesser, mmuyesser@rcbc.edu ESL Advisor: Carlene Majorino, cmajorino@rcbc.edu

The ESL program offers three levels in three focus areas: reading and vocabulary, speech and pronunciation, and writing and grammar. The ESL Center is located in Academic 201A on the Pemberton campus. All of the services are offered at Mount Laurel and Pemberton in both the day and the evening.

Literacy Volunteers of Burlington County Literacy NJ Office 429 John F. Kennedy Way, Room 128 609-877-5566 Email: rpowers@ Updated: July 2016

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