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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 & 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, & 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

Call 903-463-8784 to make an enrollment appointment, or fill out our Interest Form
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, & Multi-level classes are available based on test scores

Support Services

Access to food pantries
Gas vouchers (available if taking in-person classes)
Laptop loan program
Student labs- Writing, Math, Science, & Library
Personal counseling

Course Schedule by Location

Courses in Bonham
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Bonham High School	Beginning ESL (NRS 1-3)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	1002 Warpath Dr., Bonham, TX 75415
Bonham High School	Intermediate/Advanced ESL (NRS 4-6)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	1002 Warpath Dr., Bonham, TX 75415

Courses in Denison and at Grayson College
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Grayson ESL AM	Beginning/Intermediate ESL (NRS 1-4)	Monday and Wednesday, 9 am to 12 pm	6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020- CIS Building- Room #107
Grayson ESL AM	Multi-level ESL	Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm	6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020- CIS Building- Room #107

Courses in Sherman
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Sherman Middle School	Beginning/Intermediate ESL (NRS 1-4)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	2201 E. Lamar St., Sherman, TX 75090
Sherman Middle School	Advanced ESL (NRS 5-6)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	2201 E. Lamar St., Sherman, TX 75090