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

IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • 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+
  • Students must attend orientation, complete registration and placement testing in-person

ORIENTATION MATERIALS

Meet Our Staff

Community Resource Guide

What to expect at ESL Orientation

What to expect at GED Orientation

Fall 2023 Class Schedule- Subject to Change! rev. 9.21.23

Dobbs Ferry
Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Cabrini Immigrant Services 121 Main St. GED M&TH 10AM-1PM 1/02/2024 6/20/2024
Harrison
Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Harrison Library 2 Bruce Ave. ESL Intermediate M-TH 10AM-12:30PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
New Rochelle
Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
WestCOP 95 Lincoln Ave GED M-F 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave GED  M-F 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave GED  Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 12/16/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic 1 M-Th 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic M-F 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic 1 Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 12/16/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic 1 M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Basic 2 M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Intermediate Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 12/16/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Advanced M-F 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL/Citizenship M-TH 12:30-3:30PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL/Citizenship Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 12/16/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave ESL Intermediate/IC3 (computer course) M-F 5:30-9:30PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
St. Gabriel's 50 Washington Ave Serve Safe -2 M-F 8:30AM-12:30PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
Port Chester
Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Thomas A. Edison School 132 Rectory St. ESL Basic M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
Thomas A. Edison School 132 Rectory St. ESL Basic 1 M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
Thomas A. Edison School 132 Rectory St. ESL Basic 2 M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
Thomas A. Edison School 132 Rectory St. ESL Intermediate M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
Thomas A. Edison School 132 Rectory St. ESL Advanced M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
Knights of Columbus 327 Westchester Ave. GED  M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
Tarrytown
Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Warner Library 121 N. Broadway ESL Multilevel M & W 10AM-1PM 9/11/2023 12/13/2023
WestCOP 105 Wildey St ESL Multilevel T & TH 5-8PM 9/12/2023 12/14/2023
White Plains
Location Address Course Name Days Times Start Date End Date
Rochambeau School 228 Fisher Ave GED  M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. GED  M-F 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. GED  M-TH 12:30-3:30PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. GED  Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 12/16/2023
White Plains Library 100 Martine Ave GED  M-F 1-4pm 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
Rochambeau School 228 Fisher Ave ESL Basic M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
Rochambeau School 228 Fisher Ave ESL Intermediate M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. ESL Basic 1 M-F 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. ESL Basic 1 M-Th 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. ESL Basic M &W 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023 
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave.  ESL Basic 2 M-Th 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. ESL Intermediate M-F 9AM-12PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. ESL Basic T & TH 6-9pm 9/12/2023 12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. ESL Intermediate M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023  12/14/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. ESL Multilevel Sat 1:30-5:30PM 9/9/2023 12/17/2023
El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave. Citizenship/ESL Sat & Sun 8AM-1PM 9/9/2023 12/17/2023
College of Westchester 325 Central Ave.  ESL Advanced M-TH 6-9PM 9/11/2023 12/14/2023
College of Westchester 325 Central Ave.  ESL Advanced Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 12/16/2023
White Plains Library 100 Martine Ave ESL/Citizenship M-F 10AM-1PM 9/11/2023 12/15/2023
White Plains Hospital 20 Davis Ave. ESL Basic Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 6/22/2024
White Plains Hospital 20 Davis Ave. ESL Multilevel Sat 9AM-1PM 9/9/2023 6/22/2024

Fall Orientation : 

September 5 to September 8 at all locations 

and Fridays at St Gabriel's school from 12 pm to 6 pm.

CALL 914.937.3829 or email us at adulted@swboces.org for more information. Do not contact class locations for information.

ESL ORIENTATION

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

LOCATION

DAYS

TIMES

VARIES

Friday

REGISTER HERE FOR ESL ORIENTATION

or call 914.937.3829! 

 

 

 

 

GED ORIENTATION

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

REGISTER HERE FOR GED ORIENTATION or call 914.937.3829!

Learn English and Earn Digital Literacy Certification!

Gain necessary computer skills for employability as you prepare for a Nationally Recognized Certification Exam:

  • IC3 – Internet and Computing Core Certification (Must pass all three (3) parts)
    • Computer Fundamentals
    • Key Applications
    • Living Online

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 IC3 course. Students must attend 150 hours of computer instruction while attending English classes and sit for all 3 parts of the IC3 Exam to complete the program. 

 

Learn English and Earn ServSafe Food Handler Certification!

Gain necessary food handling skills for employability as you prepare for a Nationally Recognized Certification Exam:

  • A food handler is anyone who works in a food business and who either handles food or touches surfaces that are likely to be in contact with food such as cutlery, plates and bowls. transport, distribution, sale, supply, and services. This course will enable students to perform food handling functions, and introduces them to information about preparation, manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation , distribution, sales and services.

Course Approach:

Instructional methods of this course include lecture, discussion, group activities, hands -on skill practices and examinations. 

With ESL Immersion Component.  Students must be enrolled in both ESL and ServSafe Food Handler Certification course. Students must attend 100 hours of ServSafe instruction while attending English classes and demonstrate all skills required for certification. 

 

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.