English / ESOL Program

Do you want to learn to read, write and speak English better?
We offer English classes for Cambridge residents. We have students from over 65 country taking classes.

  • 6 levels of English classes (ESOL), including basic literacy
  • Morning and evening classes
  • 10-month minimum study

Class Schedule

  • Morning: from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. two or three days a week
  • Evenings: from 6:15 - 9:15 p.m. two days a week

Locations

  • Central Square: 5 Western Ave., Cambridge
  • North Cambridge: 286 Rindge Ave., Cambridge

Information Session and Placement Test
Learn about our English classes and take a placement test to see what level class is best for you. Sign up for an information session:

  • Thursday, November 2, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Central Square (5 Western Ave.) Register
  • Tuesday, November 28, 6 - 8:30 p.m. in Central Square (5 Western Ave.) Register

You must live in Cambridge to take English classes. When you come, please bring a lease, driver’s license, or something that has your address on it. If you stay in a homeless shelter in Cambridge, you can bring a letter from the program.

Students in English classes have access to:

  • Citizenship classes
  • Conversation classes
  • Basic computer classes
  • Career advising and help finding jobs
  • Education advising
  • Support with learning challenges and disabilities

Special English classes

  • English Class for Parents with Young Children
    • High beginner to low intermediate level class for parents with young children 
    • Location: Peabody School in North Cambridge (70 Rindge Ave.)
    • Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • For more information, view the English Class for Parents flyer
  • English Class for Seniors
    • Beginner level class for adults ages 60+
    • Location: Citywide Senior Center (806 Massachusetts Ave.) in Central Square
    • Time: Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    • For more information, view the English Class for Seniors flyer
  • English Class for CPS Parents or Caregivers
    • Beginner level class for parents or caregivers of children enrolled in Cambridge Public School
    • Location: Cambridge Community Learning Center (5 Western Ave.) in Central Square
    • Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
    • For more information, view the English Class for CPS Parents and Caregivers flyer