• Acalanes Adult Education, ELL Programs
     There is NO FEE for ELL Classes.
    Classes & Testing times are subject to change. 
    Keep checking for updated information.
     
    Registration for Fall testing sessions starts 
     
     
    Fall Classes:  September 14 - December 10
    Fall No School/Holidays: 10/12, 11/11, 11/23-11/27
     
    Winter Classes:  January 5 - March 18
    Winter  Holidays: 1/18, 2/12 & 2/15, 3/12
     
    Spring Classes:  April 5 - May 27
    Spring Holidays: 5/31
     
      
    New Students:
    In order to attend class, students must first take a placement examination and be assigned to a class. Students can register for a testing/orientation session on our website.  Orientation usually takes about 20 minutes and testing takes about 2 hours. Registration is required. Sorry, no walk-ins.
     
     
    Orientation/Testing Dates:
    Testing will begin in the month of August.  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, we will limit the number of students attending each session.  Please check our website for testing dates and times.      

     Testing dates TBA

     
     
     All testing is done at the: Del Valle Campus, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek.
     
     
    Please check-in at the main office in the 100 building on your testing day. Testing will begin immediately at the scheduled time, no late entry.
     
      
    ESL Location & Classes: 
     
    Del Valle Education Center,1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek         
     Classes: Monday through Thursday,
        Morning Session: TBA, all levels. 
        Evening Session: TBA, all levels.
     
     English Language Learner (ELL) Courses:

    Given the nature of the current world pandemic, some ELL classes will be held in person, some will be held online.  Please check our website for updated information.

    Beginning:  The focus of this class is to develop basic speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in English.  This will be accomplished through oral and written exercises, life skills activities, conversation, and the use of multimedia sources so students gain confidence and acquire skills needed for everyday life in the United States.

    High Beginning:  This course provides practice in everyday conversations about essential life skills through basic lessons on vocabulary, grammar, reading/writing, listening/speaking and pronunciation.  It enables students to acquire functional English communication skills that are required for entry-level jobs and everyday life in the U.S.
     
    Intermediate:  The focus of this class is instruction in English grammar and reading and are designed for adults who have good speaking skills, but who may need help with reading and writing in English. This course aims to improve students’ English grammar, pronunciation, conversation, life skills, reading and writing while learning about the culture within the United States.
     
    Advanced:  This is designed for students who have some advanced English language skills.  This course aims to develop students’ proficiency levels in all four domains of the English language (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in order to efficiently communicate in everyday situations.  It is also meant to support students in the development of critical thinking skills.  The use of technology will also be integrated.
     
    CLICK HERE to register for a test session. 
     
     
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