English as a Second Language (ESL) & Citizenship
Washington Adult School's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes provide instruction for individuals who want to learn or improve their English language proficiency. Students who do not speak English as their first language will learn reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. ESL classes are participatory and interactive. Some of the classes are available by level and others are multi-level. At orientation, students are tested and placed in the appropriate level. Students must attend orientation prior to enrolling in the ESL class. If space allows, students may enroll in more than one ESL class.
All ESL classes are also designed to accelerate student learning by incorporating workforce preparation with ESL instruction. Students enrolled in ESL have the option to co-enroll in workforce training classes that help prepare students for industry certification and work. See Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) below for more information.
- ESL Multi-level Beginning (included Literacy to Beginning High levels)
- ESL Multi-level Intermediate/Advanced (includes Intermediate Low to Advanced levels)
- ESL Multi-level (includes Literacy to Advanced levels)
Citizenship Preparation
- Citizenship Preparation (includes Beginning High to Advanced levels)
Integrated Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) - Career Training Optional Courses
- Career Kitchen - This is a 60-hour course that prepares students to work in the Food and Hospitality industry. Students earn a ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager Card prior to exit.
- Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT)- This is a pre-apprenticeship program for adults designed to help students transition successfully into careers in the Residential and Commercial Construction industry. The course varies in length depending on student goals. It could be as long as 15 weeks and 300 hours.