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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 August 4 at 8:30AM and ends on August 7 at 3:30PM. Students selected by the lottery can register for the placement test and will be notified on August 8 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.
 
ESL Class Time 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)
Tuesday, August 19
9:00AM-12:00PM
To enter the lottery, use this link from August 4 to August 7
Afternoons
Mon-Thurs, 12:30PM-3:30PM
MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) Beginning High to Advanced Low (Levels 3-5)
Monday, August 18
1:00PM-3:30PM
To enter the lottery, use this link from August 4 to August 7
Evenings
Mon-Thurs,
6:00PM-9:00PM
MVLA Adult School (registration, test and class) Beginning Literacy to Advanced (Levels 1-6)
Tuesday, August 19 
6:00PM-9:00PM
To enter the lottery, use this link from August 4 to August 7
Mornings
Mon, Thurs, Fri 9:00AM-10:30AM
MV Senior Center (class)
*only for students 55 years old or older
Beginning Literacy / Beginning Low (Levels 1-2)
Friday, August 22
9:00AM-12:00PM
*Test will be at MVLA Adult School
To enter the lottery, use this link from August 4 to August 7
Mornings
Mon, Thurs, Fri 10:45AM-12:15PM
MV Senior Center (class)
*only for students 55 years old or older
Beginning High / Intermediate Low (Levels 3-4)
Friday, August 22
9:00AM-12:00PM
*Test will be at MVLA Adult School
To enter the lottery, use this link from August 4 to August 7
 
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 three 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)
Mon, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Online (Zoom)
Taught in intermediate English Classes are ongoing (open enrollment)
 
We are offering a four day Quick Prep Citizenship workshop from Monday, September 29-Thursday, October 2 from 12:30-3:30PM. See flyer below.
 
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.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

 
Information on Technology Support for Students can be found here.