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 August 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 |
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Mornings
Summer Schedule
Tues-Thurs, 9:00AM-11:00AM
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MVLA Adult School
(registration, test and class)
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Beginning Literacy to Advanced (Levels 1-6) |
Friday, May 30
9:00AM-12:00PM
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Lottery is closed for summer classes. Check website on August 1 for next lottery information. |
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Mornings
Summer Online Class
Tuesday/Thursday, 10:00-11:30AM |
Online (Zoom)
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Beginning High to Intermediate High (Levels 3-5)
*focus on community integration skills
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Friday, May 30 9:00AM-12:00PM |
Lottery is closed for summer classes. Check website on August 1 for next lottery information. |
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Evenings
Summer Schedule Mon-Thurs,
6:00PM - 8:45PM
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Summer Location MV Senior Center (class) |
Beginning Literacy to Advanced (Levels 1-6) |
Thursday, May 29
6:00PM-9:00PM
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Lottery is closed for summer classes. Check website on August 1 for next lottery 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
| Class Time | Location | Levels | Dates |
| Mon, 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Online (Zoom) | Taught in intermediate English | Summer 2025: June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14 |
Only online Citizenship classes will be available this summer, as noted above. There is no test for joining a Citizenship class, but students should be permanent residents eligible for U.S. citizenship and be planning to send their N-400 application in the next year. It is strongly recommended that students join the class before sending in their application.