ESL and Citizenship
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL Placement Test Registration
All new ESL students must take a placement test in person. Mountain View and Los Altos residents have priority. Residents of other cities will be accommodated if there is space. Students must pre-register for the test in person at MVLA Adult School (333 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View). It is not possible to register over the phone. Space is limited. No walk-ins are allowed for testing. Please do not bring any children on the day of testing. Students must be available to stay for the whole testing period.
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ESL Class Time
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Location | Levels | Placement Test Date (required) | MV and LA residents can register for test | Residents of all cities can register for test |
| Mornings, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-12:00PM | MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) | Beginning Literacy to Advanced | Fri, Sept 27, 9:00AM-11:30AM |
Wed, Sept 18, 9:00AM
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Mon, Sept 23, 9:00AM |
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Afternoons,
Mon-Thurs, 12:30PM-3:30PM
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MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) | Beginning High to Advanced Low |
students can choose either morning or evening test date
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morning test: Wed, Sept 18, 9:00AM
evening test: Wed, Sept 18, 6:00PM
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morning test: Mon, Sept 23, 9:00AM
evening test: Mon, Sept 23, 6:00PM
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| Evenings, Mon-Thurs, 6:00PM-9:00PM | MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) | Beginning Literacy to Advanced |
Thu, Sept 26,
5:30PM-8:00PM
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Wed, Sept 18, 6:00PM |
Mon, Sept 23, 6:00PM
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Mornings,
Mon, Thurs, Fri
9:00AM-10:30AM
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MV Senior Center (class)
Registration and Test will be at MVLA Adult School
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Beginning Literacy / Beginning Low |
Mon, Sept 30,
9:00AM-12:00PM
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Wed, Sept 18, 2:00PM |
Mon, Sept 23, 2:00PM
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Mornings,
Mon, Thurs, Fri
10:45AM-12:15PM
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MV Senior Center (class)
Registration and Test will be at MVLA Adult School
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Beginning High / Intermediate Low |
Mon, Sept 30,
9:00AM-12:00PM
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Wed, Sept 18, 2:00PM | Mon, Sept 23, 2:00PM |
Questions can be directed to mvlaeslprogram@gmail.com or 650-940-1333.
Students should not sign up for testing if they:
- completed the highest levels of ESL at another adult school or college
- have taken six or more years of English classes as part of their elementary or secondary education
- are visiting California for a short-term stay
These students should visit MVLA's partner colleges for more advanced ESL options.
CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION
There are three options for U.S. Citizenship Preparation classes this fall. Students can choose to enroll in one or more of the following:
| Class Time | Location | Levels | Dates |
| Thurs, 12:30PM - 3:30PM | MVLA Adult School, Room 203 | Taught in intermediate English |
Classes are ongoing (open enrollment)
Starts again Aug 22, 2024
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| Mon, 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Online (Zoom) | Taught in intermediate English |
Classes are ongoing (open enrollment)
Starts again Sep 9, 2024
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Quick Prep Course for Citizenship: An In-Person Workshop
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MVLA Adult School, Room 205 | Taught in intermediate English | Sep 23-26, 2024 12:30PM-3:30PM |
In addition to our ongoing in-person and online classes, this September we will be offering a week-long, intensive workshop designed to help students quickly prepare for the U.S. Citizenship interview. Students should be able to attend all four days of class (12 hours) in person. This workshop is particularly appropriate for students who will be going to their USCIS interview within the next six months.
There is no test for joining a Citizenship class or workshop, but students should be permanent residents eligible for U.S. citizenship and plan to send an application in the next year. Please note: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in San Jose is currently processing N-400 applications very quickly. We strongly advise signing up for class before you send your application.
Students interested in signing up for any Citizenship class or workshop can contact mvlaeslprogram@gmail.com or 650-940-1333. New students are welcome to start any time and students can take more than one course as desired.