GED, ESL & ELL Classes
Stamford Adult Continuing Education – Winter 2020 Classes
For more information, contact:
Suzanne Vega
Tel: 203.674.8585 Ext. 120
Email: svega@building1community.org
Building One Community
The Center for Immigrant Opportunity
75 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902
ELL Classes (Ongoing)
- Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Monday & Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Skills Development Program – Vocational ELL
English Language Learning instruction (ELL) is one of the main programs at B1C. We offer 4 levels of ELL, from beginner to conversational, and also provide English and Spanish literacy for adults who would like to learn to read/write, and English practice for the US Citizenship test. Dedicated volunteers provide all English language instruction at the center.
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GED Test Preparation Program
Adults who have not completed high school can now access the new 2014 GED® program tools though MyGED™ at GED.com, an online portal that serves as the central hub for all student resources. Students can sign up for free, find preparation tools, schedule their GED® test, check their scores, receive personalized study recommendations to improve their scores, and get support for college and career transitions. Also in MyGED™, students can take GED Ready™: The Official Practice Test, which will tell them if they’re ready to pass the real thing.
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ESL/Family Literacy
These classes are designed for limited English proficiency parents of pre-K to fifth grade children. English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are taught in the context of life skills. Parenting skills and involvement in their children’s education are emphasized. Classes are offered in the morning and evening at Rogers International School. After-school parent-child activities are included.
There is no charge to residents of Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton.
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English as a Second Language
Adult Education English as a Second Language classes teach people who are new to our country or who have not yet learned English to understand, speak, read and write the language. Skills used in daily life are emphasized. Classes are taught at the basic, beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Students are given an appraisal test at registration (two hours required) and are placed in an appropriate section. Pre/post tests are administered at the beginning and end of each semester to measure the mastery of skills taught. Classes are offered in the morning and evening at Old Town Hall .There are neighborhood evening sites at Rogers School and Stark School. Morning classes may include the use of computers.
There is no charge to residents of Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton.