ESL and Citizenship
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL Placement Test Registration
MVLA Adult School is using a lottery system to select students for placement testing. The lottery is now closed. Please check the website on May 1 for more information about the next lottery and placement testing dates.
Registration and placement tests will be held in person at MVLA Adult School. No walk-ins are allowed for registration or testing. Please do not bring any children on the day of testing. Students must be available to stay for the entire testing period.
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ESL Class Time
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Location | Levels | Placement Test Date (required) | Lottery Information |
| Mornings, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-12:00PM | MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) | Beginning Literacy to Advanced (Levels 1-6) | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. |
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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 (Levels 3-5) | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. |
| Evenings, Mon-Thurs, 6:00PM-9:00PM | MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) | Beginning Literacy to Advanced (Levels 1-6) | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. |
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Mornings,
Mon, Thurs, Fri
9:00AM-10:30AM
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MV Senior Center (class)
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Beginning Literacy / Beginning Low (Levels 1-2) | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. |
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Mornings,
Mon, Thurs, Fri
10:45AM-12:15PM
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MV Senior Center (class)
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Beginning High / Intermediate Low (Levels 3-4) | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. | Please check the website on May 1 for more information. |
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 two options for U.S. Citizenship Preparation classes. Students can choose to enroll in the following:
| Class Time | Location | Levels | Dates |
| Thurs, 12:30PM - 3:30PM | MVLA Adult School, Room 203 | Taught in intermediate English |
Starts 1/9/25
Classes are ongoing (open enrollment)
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| Mon, 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Online (Zoom) | Taught in intermediate English |
Starts 1/13/25
Classes are ongoing (open enrollment)
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There is no test for joining a Citizenship class, but students should be permanent residents eligible for U.S. citizenship and plan to send an application in the next year. 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.