Buffalo Schools Adult Education Division offers a program for adults who have not yet learned to read or speak English and/or need to develop better skills. The class sessions will assist adults in vocabulary-building, conversation practice and understanding written English. Beginner through advanced students are welcome.  New students 21 and older can start anytime during the year.  Youth ESL classes for 17-20 year olds also available.

English as a Second Language Class Locations:

Career Collegiate Institute 756 St. Lawrence Ave

Catholic Charities/Refugee Resettlement School  228 Albany St.

Father Belle Center 104 Maryland St. at Busti

Frank Sedita 21 Lowell St.

International Institute 864 Delaware Ave.

Jewish Family Services  70 Barker St.

Matt Urban Human Services Center 1081 Broadway 

 Northwest Community Center  155 Lawn Ave.

 Response to Love Center  130 Kosciuszko St.

Workplace Literacy Center 160 Edward St.

For additional information on the classes and the process, please click here.