Anyone who wants to learn English in Westchester has a number of options. Several programs are even free!
The Rochambeau School
White Plains
Offers English-as-a-Second-Language classes in both the day and evening. For information call (914) 422-2351.
The Educational Opportunity Center of Westchester
Yonkers
Offers free training programs in the day and evening to help students learn English, acquire a GED, enter college, or develop job specific skills. The center also provides support services such as counseling, referrals, and employment readiness programs. For more information call (914) 966-6810.
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Mt. Kisco
Offers free English-as-a-second-Language classes during the day and evening in at the library, St. Mark's Church and Neighbors Link. Call (914) 248-2416.
Westchester Community College
Valhalla
Offers Saturday or evening classes, specialty programs, and an intensive course that meets 15-18 hours a week. Some courses are offered at extension sites in Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Ossining, Peekskill and Yonkers. For information call (914) 606-6656 or visit www.sunywcc.edu/esl.
Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Adult and Community Services
Offers adult literacy and English-as-a-Second-Language classes at multiple sites throughout Westchester County. The center also offers occupational and career classes on the Valhalla campus. Prices and class schedules vary.
Programs include basic to advanced English-as-a-Second Language classes taught in both English and Spanish, basic education courses, citizenship preparation classes and basic computer literacy classes. The program is for adults 21 and older and students must register in person at the sites where classes will be attended. Classes are held in the morning, afternoon and evening at the different sites. Registration fee is $10. Purchase of books is optional.
Services Sites:
- New Rochelle (St. Gabriel's)
- Sleepy Hollow (St. Teresa's)
- Bronxville (Bronxville Reformed Church and High School
- Port Chester (Carver Center, Port Chester High School and the Edison School)
- White Plains (White Plains mini-mall
- Greenburgh (RJ Bailey School)
- Elmsford (Alice Grady School)
- Valhalla Campus (65 Grasslands Road)
For more information visit Southern Westchester BOCES Adult Ed or to request a brochure call (914) 761-3400.
Manhattanville College
Purchase
Offers Saturday and evening courses, business English, computer skills and punctuation. Specialty classes include conversation, customs and culture and writing skills. Call (914) 323-5271.
Mercy College
Offers English-as-a-Second-Language programs in Dobbs Ferry, Yorktown, Yonkers, Bronx, and Manhattan. Call (914) 674-7361 or (914) 246-6100 ext. 2239.