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Fall 2024 – FREE* Adult English as a second language (ESL) Classes at the Troy Learning Center

Three levels offered - Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL. Each student will be placed at his/her level based on an English pretest score. In all levels, students will learn and practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, life and job skills, American culture, and citizenship information. All classes are taught by experienced and certified teachers.

Registration Schedule:

August 26 at 7:00am for TROY RESIDENTS

August 28 - 30 for ALL other residents

*Classes are free - non-refundable registration fee is $30.

Classes will be September 9 – December 19, 2024

Class options:

In-seat classes meet at the Troy Learning Center, 1522 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083

Monday and Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm, TLC

Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm, TLC

Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, TLC

Wednesday, 6:00pm-9:15pm, Virtual

Testing Schedule:

ALL students must complete an English test for class placement after registration is complete. An ONLINE registration and $30 payment are required PRIOR to testing. Attend the time below that corresponds to your class day/time. You do not need an appointment. Please arrive on time or you risk losing your spot. We do not offer late testing at this time. Bring your photo ID and social security number (if you have one). Allow two hours for testing. Childcare is not available.

Testing is in-person at Troy Learning Center, 1522 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083.

Sept 3, Tues @ 9:30am: In-Person ESL Testing for Returners + Troy in T/TH morning in-seat classes

Sept 3, Tues @ 6:00pm: In-Person ESL Testing for Returners + Troy in M/W evening in-seat or virtual

Sept 4, Wed @ 9:30am: In-Person ESL Testing for all students in M/W morning in-seat classes

Sept 4, Wed @ 6:00pm: In-Person ESL Testing for all students in M/W evening in-seat classes

Sept 5, Thur @ 9:30am: In-Person ESL Testing for all students in M/W or T/Th classes 

There are no ESL courses available for registration.