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
Come learn about our English classes. Take a placement test to see what level class is best for an upcoming session:

  • Friday, May 5, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Central Square (5 Western Ave) Register
  • Thursday, May 11, - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Central Square (5 Western Ave) Register
  • Friday, June 2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Central Square (5 Western Ave) Register
  • Tuesday, June 20, 6:30 - 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
  • Information Session and Placement Test

Special English classes

  • English Class for Parents
    • Intermediate level class for parents with young children (up to 15 months)
    • 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, See English Class for Parents flyer
  • English Class for Seniors
  • 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: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
    • For more information, 617-798-0250
      See English Class for CPS Parents or Caregivers flyer