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 begins on May 5 at 10AM and ends on May 15 at 8PM. Students selected by the lottery can register for the placement test and will be notified on May 16 by 4PM.
See flyers below for more information:
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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To enter the lottery, use this link from May 5 to May 15 between 10 AM and 8PM. |
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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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To enter the lottery, use this link from May 5 to May 15 |
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.