Adult Literacy Program- High School Equivalency, English and Citizenship Prep

IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Students must attend orientation, complete registration and placement testing  in-person
  • Programs include classes for those seeking to earn their high school equivalency diploma, improve their English language skills or study for the US Citizenship test.  
  • Adult Literacy Program courses are of no tuition costs to student and are made available through BOCES by grants and state aid that are geared towards growing the regional workforce. 
  • Classes are offered year round
  • Classes are held in a variety of community-based locations
  • Students must be age 21+

ORIENTATION MATERIALS

Meet Our Staff

Community Resource Guide

What to expect at ESL Orientation

What to expect at GED Orientation

Spring 2025 Course Schedule - subject to change -Rev 3.21.25

HARRISON

Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Harrison Library 2 Bruce Ave ESL Intermediate T & TH 10AM-12:30PM 4/1/2025 6/12/2025

 

 

NEW ROCHELLE

Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave GED M-W 9AM - 12PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic M-W 9AM - 12PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic T & TH 9AM - 12PM 4/1/2025 6/12/2025
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic 1 M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic 2 M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave ESL Intermediate M-W 12:30- 3:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave ESL Advanced M-W 9AM - 12PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
St. Gabriel 50 Washington Ave Breakfast Attendant/ESL*** M-F 9AM-12PM 3/31/2025 6/13/2025

PORT CHESTER

Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Knights of Columbus 327 Westchester Ave GED M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
Knights of Columbus 327 Westchester Ave Citizenship Th & F 6- 9PM 4/3/2025 6/13/2025
Thomas A. Edison School  132 Rectory St ESL Basic M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
Thomas A. Edison School  132 Rectory St ESL Intermediate M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
Thomas A. Edison School  132 Rectory St Breakfast Attendant/ESL*** M-W 6- 9PM 4/7/2025 6/11/2025

TARRYTOWN

Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Sleepy Hollow High School 210 N. Broadway ESL Basic M & W 6- 9PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
Sleepy Hollow High School 210 N. Broadway ESL Intermediate M & W 6- 9PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
Warner Library 121 N. Broadway ESL Multilevel M & W 10AM - 1PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025

 

WHITE PLAINS

Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Alcance Latino 346 S. Lexington Ave ESL Multilevel Fridays 5PM - 9PM 4/4/2025 6/13/2025
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave GED M-W 12:30- 3:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave ESL Basic 1 M-W 9AM - 12PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave ESL Basic 1 M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave ESL Intermediate M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave ESL Intermediate M-W 9AM - 12PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
Rochambeau School 228 Fisher Ave GED M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
Rochambeau School 228 Fisher Ave ESL Basic M-W 6- 8:30PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
White Plains Library 100 Martine Ave GED M-W 1 - 4PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025
White Plains Library 100 Martine Ave ESL/Citizenship M-W 10AM - 1PM 3/31/2025 6/11/2025

ESL ORIENTATION

Our ESL program helps you improve your English proficiency skills. To sign up you must attend an orientation session.

LOCATION: at class locations! If registering after first week, registration will be at St. Gabriel's in New Rochelle Fridays 12 pm. 

MORNING PROGRAM (Monday-Wednesday)

Registration/Orientation: March 31, April 1 & 2

EVENING PROGRAM (Monday- Wednesday) 

Registration/Orientation: March 31, April 1 & 2

REGISTER HERE FOR ESL ORIENTATION or call 914.937.3829! 

914.637.1936 or 914.922.3113

 

 

 

GED ORIENTATION

Our NYS High School Equivalency Program helps you prepare for the GED Exam. To sign up you must attend an orientation session.

LOCATION: at class locations! If registering after first week, registration will be at St. Gabriel's in New Rochelle Fridays 12 pm. 

MORNING PROGRAM (Monday-Wednesday)

Registration/Orientation: March 31, April 1 & 2

EVENING PROGRAM (Monday- Wednesday) 

Registration/Orientation: March 31, April 1 & 2

REGISTER HERE FOR ESL ORIENTATION or call 914.937.3829! 

914.637.1936 or 914.922.3113

 Learn English and Earn Certifications to Prepare for the Workforce!

***Training Must be Taken with ESL Course

Learn English and Earn Certifications to Prepare for the Workforce! *** Training Must be Taken with ESL Course

Gain necessary skills for employability as you prepare for Nationally Recognized American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) Certification Exams:

  • American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) 
    • Making Connections (4 hrs)
    • Golden Opportunities (4 hrs)
    • Certified Breakfast Attendant (40 hrs) *
    • Certified Guestroom Attendant (40 hrs)**
    • Certified Restaurant Server (40 hrs) **

Course Approach:

Instructional methods of this course include lecture, discussion, group activities, independent research, field research projects, examinations, and presentations with ESL Immersion Component.  Students must be enrolled in both ESL and hospitality course. Students must attend hospitality training while attending English classes and sit for required exams to complete the program. 

* Required 

** Choose minimum of one

Need a copy of your High School Diploma? or need help getting to class?

Need a copy of  your High School Equivalency Diploma? 

If you studied with SWBOCES and took either the GED or the TASC and earned your diploma by passing the test, your diploma was issued by the NY State Education Department. You can request a copy of your diploma by completing their form and returning it to their office in Albany. Please go to the link to NYSED here for detailed information.

Did you know?

Transportation aid is available to Westchester County residents earning under 200% of the poverty level. 

Please contact Ali Tarchoun at the Westchester County Department of Social Services at att1@westchestergov.com or via phone at (914) 995-9334 for details.