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. Proof of residency may be required. Students must pre-register for the test in person at the 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.
The October placement testing dates are now full.
For information about registration and upcoming test dates, please visit our website by October 23. We will post more information about ESL testing by that date.
FALL 2023 ESL SCHEDULE
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Class Time
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Location
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Levels
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Mon-Fri, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
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MVLA Adult School
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Beginning Literacy to Advanced
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| Mon-Thurs 12:30PM - 3:30PM | MVLA Adult School |
Beginning High to Advanced
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| Mon-Thurs 6:00PM - 9:00PM | MVLA Adult School | Beginning Literacy to Advanced |
| Mon, Thurs, Fri 9:00AM - 10:30AM | Mtn View Senior Center | Beginning Literacy / Beginning Low |
| Mon, Thurs, Fri 10:45AM - 12:15PM | Mtn View Senior Center | Beginning High / Intermediate Low |
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
CITIZENSHIP SCHEDULE (Fall 2023)
| Class Time | Location | Levels | Dates |
| Mon, 6:00PM-9:00PM | Online (Zoom) | Taught in intermediate English | Classes begin August 28 |
| Thurs, 12:30PM-3:30PM | MVLA Adult School | Taught in intermediate English | Classes begin August 24 |
There is no test for joining Citizenship class, but students should be permanent residents eligible for U.S. citizenship and plan to send an application in the next year.
Students interested in signing up for Citizenship can contact mvlaeslprogram@gmail.com or 650-940-1333. New students are welcome!