ESL (English as a Second Language)

Are you interested in attending ESL (English as a Second Language) classes? Do you need help in preparing for the U.S. Citizenship exam? Grayson College’s Adult Education and Literacy Program is here to help! Read more below to find out how you can get involved!

General Information

• Classes are offered FREE due to generous funding by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
• Classes are available throughout Grayson, Cooke, and Fannin Counties
• Day and evening class options are available (see below for the current schedule)
• We offer both in-person and online (Zoom) classes
• Classes are offered throughout the whole year
• Classes are added and schedules are modified to meet students' needs
• New students are accepted at any time 

Eligibility for Services

• Are at least 17 years of age
• Are unable to speak, read, or write in English
• Seek the skills needed for the U.S. Citizenship test
• Have a valid and unexpired form of identification:
  • U.S. REAL DL or State Issued ID
  • U.S. Birth Certificate
  • U.S. Passport
  • Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • Employment Authorization Card
  • Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (with temporary I-551 language/stamp)
  • Temporary I-551 Stamp (on foreign passport or I-94/I-94A)
  • Tribal Indian ID Card

Registration/Enrollment Process

• Complete our Interest Form or call 903-463-8784 to get started
• Meet with an Enrollment Specialist to complete registration (Approximately 2.5 hours)
  • Submit/answer demographic information
  • Discuss education and career goals
  • Take a placement test in reading and listening (not pass or fail)
    • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Multi-level classes are available based on test scores

Support Services

• Access to digital learning platforms
• Food assistance
• Gas vouchers (available if taking in-person classes)
• Laptop loan program
• Student labs- Writing, Math, Science, and Library
• Personal counseling

Pathway to College Enrollment (if goals align)

Enroll and Attend ESL Classes

1. Beginner
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced

Transfer to GED Classes

1. Take GED Ready tests
2. Take Official GED tests
3. Earn GED

Enroll in Grayson College

Choose a Career Ready Program or an Academic Pathway

Career Ready Programs include:

• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Industrial Maintenance

 

Academic Pathways include:

• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Health Sciences
• Industrial Technologies
• Public Services
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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