English Language Classes

There are many organizations in Denver that offer free or low cost English language classes to those who are learning English as a second language. Please click on the link or call the organizations directly for class offerings.

Catholic Charities: http://www.catholiccharitiesdenver.org
2525 West Alameda Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
ESL info line: 303-742-0823 ext. 748
info@ccdenver.org
ESL classes: Free classes are offered during the school year (September-May) at DPS facilities in the Southwest side of Denver. Classes are Monday-Wednesday in the mornings and evenings. Participants can enroll on a monthly basis.
Other Services: Catholic Charities offers GED classes as well.

Centro San Juan Diego: http://www.centrosanjuandiego.org/
2830 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-9470
ESL classes: Centro San Juan Diego partners with neighborhood organizations to provide ESL classes. Contact the center for more information. Other services: Centro San Juan Diego also offers GED classes, and citizenship preparation.

Cheltenham Family Resource School:
1580 Julian Street
Denver, CO 80204
Contact Vira Polak, (303)352-3805, for more information

Church in the City: http://www.churchinthecity.org/
1530 Josephine St.
Denver, CO 80206
303-322-5733
info@churchinthecity.org
ESL classes: Free classes are offered Thursdays from 6:45-8:15pm and Sundays from 2:00-3:30pm. Basic, intermediate, and advanced levels are offered. Other services: Church in the City also offers Spanish classes (basic and intermediate), computer

classes, and operates a health clinic.

Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program

Sharon McCreary, Volunteer Coordinator
Colorado Refugee ESL Program
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Room 207
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4843
sharon_mccreary@dpsk12.org

http://www.refugee-esl.org/

The Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program (CRESL) serves adult refugees who have recently resettled in the Denver metro area and Colorado Springs.

Community College of Denver: www.ccd.edu
http://www.ccd.edu/main.aspx?CID=37 (Spanish)
CCD Auraria
1111 West Colfax Ave.
P.O. Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217
303-556-2600
ESL classes: Students must enroll at CCD and take a placement test for ESL classes. Classes begin at the intermediate level.

Cross Community Coalition:
2501 E. 48th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
303-292-3203
ESL Classes: Classes are offered two times a week from 9:30-11:30am at the Basic and Basic Intermediate levels. Participants must register at the office between 9-9:30am or 11:30-12pm. There is a $15 fee for the course.
Other services: Cross Community Coalition also offers GED and citizenship classes.

Denver Public Library: http://www.denverlibrary.org/
http://espanol.denverlibrary.org/ (Spanish)
ESL classes: Classes are offered at numerous branches around Denver. All classes are free and open to the public. No registration required. Library branches also offer GED classes. Times and locations listed below.

Blair Caldwell Branch:
2401 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80205
720-865-2401
English I & II: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
GED: Mondays, 5-6 p.m.

Ford Warren Branch
2825 High St. at 28th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
720-865-0920
English I & II: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
GED: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Hadley Branch
1890 S. Grove St. at W. Jewell
Denver, CO 80219
303-935-4267
English I & II: Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.
GED: Mondays, 5-6 p.m.

Hampden Branch
9755 E. Girard Ave. at S. Dayton St.
Denver, CO 80231
303-750-3885
English I & II: Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
GED: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Montbello Branch
12955 Albrook Dr.
Denver, CO 80239
303-373-0767
English I & II: Mondays, 5-6 p.m.
GED: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Ross-Barnum Branch
3570 W. 1st Ave. at Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
303-935-1891
English I & II: Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.
GED: Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.

Woodbury Branch
3265 Federal Blvd. at 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80211
720-865-0930
English I & II: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
GED: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Dora Moore School AIMS Adult ELL:
846 Corona St.
Denver, CO 80218
Contact Barbara Vaille at 720.424.5319
MooreK8_AdultESL@dpsk12.org
ESL classes: Classes are offered at Dora Moore through the AIMS program from September through mid-May to literate adults. Summer classes are offered through the Summer Scholars program (listed below).

Emily Griffith Opportunity School: http://www.egos-school.com/
1250 Welton Street, #207
Denver, CO 80204
ESL office: 720-423-4750
ESL classes: EGOS offers numerous levels of classes. Students must come in between 8am-6pm Monday through Thursday or between 8am-3pm on Friday for a placement test. Schedule and cost depend on level of class.
Other services: Emily Griffith Opportunity School also offers GED classes.

Focus Points Family Resource Center at various locations:
(303)292-0770
ESL classes: All classes (levels 1-5) have a fee of $35. In order to register, community members need to be at the site on the day and time of the registration. There is a short form to fill out and a half hour placement test. No documentation is required. Call (303) 292-0770 to find out about class locations, registration dates, and times.

Glendale Public Library:
http://www.arapahoelibraries.org/go2.cfm?pid=1423
999 S. Clermont St.
Glendale, CO 80246
303-691-0331
ESL classes: Classes are held 2-1/2 hours, twice a week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday in the morning, afternoon and evening, by proficiency level, at the Glendale Library. A $20 registration fee covers placement testing, class materials and progress tests. Participants must register and take a placement test before taking class.

Mi Casa Resource Center for Women, at Lake Middle School: www.micasadenver.org
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
303-571-1881
info@micasadenver.org
ESL Classes: Free classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Childcare is available for children ages four and older. Prospective students must register for the class before they can attend. Registration occurs several times during the year. The registration days will be posted on Mi Casa calendar on their website.
Other Services: GED Classes are offered at the same time for people 17 or older with a valid Colorado ID who are able to read at the 7th grade level.

Sheridan Public Library:
http://www.arapahoelibraries.org/go2.cfm?pid=1484
3201 W. Oxford Ave.
Sheridan, CO 80236
303-789-5422
ESL classes: Classes meet twice a week for 2-1/2 hours on Tuesday/Thursday evenings at the Sheridan Library. A $20 registration fee covers placement testing, class materials and progress tests. Group registration and placement testing at the Sheridan Library is held before each new term.

Skinner Neighborhood Center:
3435 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
Contact: Sandy Baca-Sandoval 720-423-9831 (number will be changing August 1, 2007)
ESL classes: Classes are given in 12 week sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6-8:30pm. Five levels are offered (from 0-4). There is a $130 for each 12 week session.
Other Services: Skinner also offers GED classes.

Summer Scholars: http://www.summerscholars.org
3401 Quebec St., Suite 5010
Denver, CO 80207
303-355-0290
info@summerscholars.org
ESL classes: Summer Scholars hosts summer tutoring programs for children who are performing below grade level at numerous schools throughout Denver. They also offer ESL classes for parents. Summer Scholars also hosts after school programs during the school year at schools listed below. Schools hosting summer programs: Ashley, Columbine, Fairmont @ Greenlee, Garden Place, Gilpin, Greenlee, Hallett @ Smith, Harrington, Mitchell, Montclair, Moore, Palmer, Park Hill, Philips @ Ashley, Smith, Swansea, Whiteman, Whittier, and Wyatt-Edison Schools hosting after school programs: Ashley, Columbine, Gilpin, Hallett, Harrington, Moore, Montclair, Swansea and Whittier.

Spring Institute at various locations: http://www.springinstitute.org
ESL classes: The Spring Institute offers ESL classes at numerous locations throughout the city. Below is a current schedule of classes available.
For more information contact: Jillian Lettes, Community CESL Program Coordinator, (303) 792-8999 (ext. 13601)

Temple Sinai
Hampden & Glencoe
3509 S. Glencoe Street
Denver, CO 80237
303-759-1827
ESL Classes: Free Tuesday evening classes starting November 6, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.. Learn to Read, Write and Speak English. Instruction for ALL Learning Levels. No registration necessary.

The Learning Source: http://coloradoliteracy.org
455 S. Pierce St.
Lakewood, CO 80226
303.922.4683
Email: info@coloradoliteracy.org
ESL classes: The Learning Source offers ESL classes throughout the Denver area. Cost and times vary. Contact 303-922-4683 for more information.

Trinity United Methodist Church: http://www.trinityumc.org/
1820 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80202
Contact: Cynthia Mousel, (303) 839-1493
ESL classes: Beginning through intermediate students meet twice a week at Trinity to develop their American English language skills. Sessions are offered either in the morning or evening for two hours.

Urban Children’s Coalition, Open Book Program: http://www.urbanchildrens.org
3235 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
Main (303) 573-5269
Adult Education Program (303) 292-0770
urbanchildrens@aol.com
ESL classes: Students must contact the office to set up a time for the placement test. Classes range from Introductory-Advanced. There is a $15 enrollment fee.

Information obtained from the Denvergov website: http://www.denvergov.org/ImmigrantsandRefugees/EnglishClasses/tabid/427035/Default.aspx