ESL and Citizenship
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL Placement Test Registration
All new ESL students must take a placement test in person. Students must pre-register for the test in person at MVLA Adult School (333 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View). It is not possible to register online or 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 |
Friday, December 13, 9:00AM-12:00PM
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Wednesday, November 20, 9:00AM
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Monday, December 2, 9:00AM (if space is available)
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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 |
Thursday, December 12, 6:00PM-9:00PM or
Friday, December 13,
9:00AM-12:00PM
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Wednesday, November 20, 9:00AM or 6:00PM
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Monday, December 2, 9:00AM or 6:00PM (if space is available)
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| Evenings, Mon-Thurs, 6:00PM-9:00PM | MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) | Beginning Literacy to Advanced |
Thursday, December 12, 6:00PM-9:00PM
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Wednesday, November 20, 6:00PM
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Monday, December 2, 6:00PM (if space is available)
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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 | Check website beginning November 20, 2024 | Check website beginning November 20, 2024 | Check website beginning November 20, 2024 |
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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 | Check website beginning November 20, 2024 | Check website beginning November 20, 2024 | Check website beginning November 20, 2024 |
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 |
Classes are ongoing (open enrollment)
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| Mon, 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Online (Zoom) | Taught in intermediate English |
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. 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.