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 (ESL)- AM/PM/EVE – Free of Charge 

Class sessions will focus on reading, writing, listening to, and speaking English. There are all levels, from beginner to advanced.

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.