Adult Literacy Program- High School Equivalency, English and Citizenship Prep
Spring 2023 Class Schedule- Subject to Change! rev. 5/2/23
Harrison | ||||||
Location | Address | Course Name | Days | Times | Start Date | End Date |
Harrison Library | 2 Bruce Ave | ESL Intermediate | M-TH | 10:00am-12:30pm | 4/10/2023 | 6/22/2023 |
New Rochelle | ||||||
Location | Address | Course Name | Days | Times | Start Date | End Date |
WestCOP New Rochelle | 95 Lincoln Ave | GED in English | M-TH | 9AM-12PM | 4/10/2023 | 6/22/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL Basic 1 | Sat. | 10AM-1PM | 4/15/2023 | 624/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL Basic 1 | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/10/2023 | 6/22/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL Basic 2 | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/10/2023 | 6/22/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL Basic | M-TH | 9AM-12PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL Intermediate | M-TH | 6-9PM | 5/3/2023 | 6/27/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL Advanced | M-TH | 9AM-12PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL Advanced | M-TH |
6-9PM |
5/3/2023 | 6/27/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL/Citizenship | M-TH | 12:30-3:30PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL/Citizenship | Sat. | 8:30AM-12:30PM | 4/15/2023 | 6/24/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | GED in English | M-TH | 9AM-12PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | GED Spanish | Fri. | 9AM-4PM | 1/6/2023 | 6/23/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | GED Spanish | Sat. | 9AM-1PM | 4/15/2023 | 6/24/2023 |
St. Gabriel's | 50 Washington Ave | ESL w/ServSafe -2 | M-F | 8:30AM-12:30PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/27/2023 |
Port Chester | ||||||
Location | Address | Course Name | Days | Times | Start Date | End Date |
Thomas A. Edison School | 132 Rectory St | ESL Basic 1 | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Thomas A. Edison School | 132 Rectory St | ESL Basic | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Thomas A. Edison School | 132 Rectory St | ESL Intermediate | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/10/2023 | 6/22/2023 |
Thomas A. Edison School | 132 Rectory St | ESL Advanced | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Thomas A. Edison School | 132 Rectory St | ESL/Citizenship | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Knights of Columbus | 327 Westchester Ave | GED Spanish | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Tarrytown | ||||||
Location | Address | Course Name | Days | Times | Start Date | End Date |
Warner Library | 121 N. Broadway | ESL Multilevel | M & W | 10AM-1PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/28/2023 |
WestCOP Tarrytown | 105 Wildey St | ESL Multilevel | T & TH | 5-8PM | 4/18/2023 | 6/292023 |
White Plains | ||||||
Location | Address | Course Name | Days | Times | Start Date | End Date |
El Centro Hispano | 346 S. Lexington Ave | ESL Basic 1 | M-TH | 8:30-11:30AM | 4/10/2023 | 6/22/2023 |
El Centro Hispano | 346 S. Lexington Ave | ESL Multilevel | Sat. & Sun. | 8AM-12PM | 1/7/2023 | 6/25/2023 |
El Centro Hispano | 346 S. Lexington Ave | ESL/Citizenship | Sat. | 1:30-5:30PM | 4/15/2023 | 6/24/2023 |
El Centro Hispano | 346 S. Lexington Ave | GED in Spanish | M-TH | 12:30-3:30PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Rochambeau School | 228 Fisher Ave | ESL Basic | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Rochambeau School | 228 Fisher Ave | GED in English | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Rochambeau School | 228 Fisher Ave | ESL Intermediate | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
College of Westchester | 325 Central Ave | ESL Multilevel | M-TH | 6-9PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
College of Westchester | 325 Central Ave | Citizenship | Sat. | 9AM-1PM | 4/15/2023 | 6/24/2023 |
White Plains Library | 100 Martine Ave | ESL/Citizenship | M-TH | 10AM-1PM | 4/17/2023 | 6/29/2023 |
Intake and Orientation Sessions for spring are scheduled from April 10-13.
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 register for an orientation session.
LOCATION |
DAYS |
TIMES |
New Rochelle St Gabriel’s School 50 Washington Ave. 10801 |
Tuesday and Thursday |
12:30pm-3:30pm |
White Plains College of Westchester 325 Central Ave. 10606 |
Monday to Thursday |
4:00pm-6:00pm |
REGISTER HERE FOR ESL ORIENTATION
or call 914-937-3829!
GED ORIENTATION
Our GED Program helps you prepare for the GED Exam (formerly TASC test). To sign up you must register for an orientation session.
LOCATIONS |
DAYS |
TIMES |
NEW ROCHELLE St Gabriel’s School 50 Washington Ave, 10801 |
Friday |
9:00am -3:00pm |
PORT CHESTER Knights of Columbus 327 Westchester Ave. 10573 |
Monday to Thursday |
4:00pm – 6:00 pm |
REGISTER HERE FOR GED ORIENTATION or call 914-937-3829
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.
- There is a $30 registration fee for classes
- Classes are offered year round
- Classes are held in a variety of community-based locations
- Students must be age 21+
- Students must complete registration and placement testing in-person
ORIENTATION MATERIALS
High School Equivalency Prep
Pass the High School Equivalency Exam and earn your diploma!
Teachers will prepare you in reading, writing, math, science, social studies and science. Students will get skills to pass the high school equivalency exam, enroll in college, and be successful in life. Students must take a TABE assessment test at registration. Eighth grade level in reading, writing and math is required to join classes.
FEE
There is a registration fee of $30 payable by Money Order (or by VISA/MC at St. Gabriel's Location only).
For more information, call:
914.937.3829
914.637.1936
914.347.2314
For your convenience we offer classes at the locations listed below.
Citizenship Exam Prep
Take advantage of this preparation class and practice the interview for the naturalization process. The teachers will review the information needed to pass the exam along with the basic test-taking skills. Students will learn about the History of the United States. The class will practice the last version of the citizenship exam and the 100 citizenship questions. (Haga clic aquí para obtener información en español.)
FEE
There is a registration fee of $30 payable by Money Order (or by VISA/MC at St. Gabriel's Location only). Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Call for more info:
914.937.3829
914.637.1936
914.347.2314
English for Speakers of Other Languages
We have more than 80 classes in the area and we offer different schedules for your convenience, including day time, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. We are located at 20 different sites close to you. Our classes are tuition free. There is a registration fee of $30 for 75 hours of instruction. There are different levels that will help you prepare according to your knowledge and skills. (Haga clic aquí para obtener información en español.)
WHAT ARE THE LEVELS?
In the BASIC level, you will learn how to read, write and speak in English. Class activities will prepare you to communicate better. In the INTERMEDIATE level, you will re-enforce vocabulary, reading, and writing, and there is more emphasis in conversation. In the ADVANCED level there is more conversational activities and the levels of reading and writing are higher.
How do I register?
Just choose a location and schedule that is best for you - see locations and schedules listed below. Students must be 18 years old or older. There is a registration fee of $30 payable by Money Order (or by VISA/MC at St. Gabriel's Location only).
For more information, call:
914.937.3829
914.637.1936
914.347.2314
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.