MVLA Adult School

SCHOOL CLOSURES

MVLA Adult School will be closed Memorial Day, 5/26, Juneteenth, 6/19, and Independence Day, 7/4.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ADVANCED ESL

Are you an Advanced ESL student who would like to start a career in Healthcare? This course is meant for students who speak and write English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Intermediate High or Advanced ESL level. Would you like to learn medical terminology, earn college credit and attend MVLA Healthcare programs for FREE?

Fall Class Information:
9/8/2025 - 12/18/2025
Monday to Thursday, 9-12pm

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GENERAL OFFICE CLERK TRAINING FOR ADVANCED ESL

Are you an Advanced ESL student who would like to start a career in a business office setting? This course is meant for students who speak and write English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Intermediate High or Advanced ESL level. Would you like to earn a general office clerk certificate for FREE?

Fall Class Information:

9/2/2025 - 12/18/2025

Monday to Thursday, 5:30-8:30pm

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SUMMER CATALOG

MVLA Adult School's Summer 2025 Catalog is now Live! Click here to view.

CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration is available for summer classes beginning on May 9. Classes are open to residents of California only.

ESL PLACEMENT TEST

MVLA Adult School offers in-person ESL classes at all levels (Beginning Literacy to Advanced) in the morning, afternoon, and evening during the regular school year (August - June) at MVLA Adult School and at the Mountain View Senior Center.

Summer classes will be offered during the mornings and evenings. Morning classes will be held at MVLA Adult School and evening classes will be held at the Mountain View Senior Center (all ages, not senior-focused). In the summer, there will be no afternoon classes or senior-focused ESL classes. These classes will return in the fall.

All students interested in attending English classes are required to take a placement test in person.

Our next placement tests for summer classes will be on Thursday, May 29 at 6:00PM (for evening classes only) and Friday, May 30 at 9:00AM (for morning classes only).

MVLA Adult School is using a lottery system to select students for English as a Second Language (ESL) placement testing. Click here for more information.

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CNA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

The CTE program at MVLA adult school has established strong partnerships with skilled nursing facilities that offer scholarships in the form of reimbursed tuition. If employed as a full-time CNA professional by these facilities within 6 months of employment, students will be reimbursed their full tuition via quarterly bonuses as long as they remain employed with the facility. For more information, contact Julie Vo at julie.vo@mvla.net or 650-940-1333 ext. 4012

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

We are looking for volunteer tutors in the ESL, GED and CTE programs. Both morning and evening times needed. Contact our Transition Advisor Gina Riccitelli at gina.riccitelli@mvla.net or 650-940-1333 ext. 4014.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

MVLA Adult School offers 3 types of technology support for students: 1) General Technology Resources webpage with video library, 2) Free Technology Support Workshops in person or on zoom, 3) Individual 1:1 student support. Visit Technology Support for Students page for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

General Inquiries: adulted@mvla.net
Career Technical Education (CTE): julie.vo@mvla.net
English as a Second Language (ESL): mvlaeslprogram@gmail.com
High School Diploma/GED: danielle.dinh@mvla.net
Community Interest & Older Adults: jonathan.fu@mvla.net

Phone: (650) 940-1333

Announcements

Medical Terminology for Advanced ESL - Deadline to Enroll March 14

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Our Mission

The Adult School is committed to serving adult learners who will gain the knowledge, skills, and proficiency necessary to achieve personal goals in employment, secondary education, and English language skills in order to become self-reliant and productive members of the community.

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Points of Pride

Years Accredited by WASC

8236

Students

100+

Business and Community Partners

96%

National Certification Pass Rate for Medical Assistants (MA)

TUTORING

Onsite tutoring for ESL students is available during morning, afternoon, and evening hours.

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TRANSITION ADVISING AND CAREER SERVICES

Transition advising and career services are available to adult school students registered in any of our core classes or programs, up to one year after course completion. Check out some of the services that are available to you through MVLA Adult School!

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CONTACT US

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Accreditation

The Mountain View Los Altos Adult School has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges since 1965.

The Mountain View Los Altos Adult School is a Pearson VUE Test Center; an NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) test site for Medical Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Insurance and Coding Specialists; an AMCA (American Medical Certification Association) test center for Physical Therapy Aide (PTA); and a CompTIA-approved academic partner.

Public Notices

MVLA Adult School Non-discrimination Policy

Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District Adult School does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices with respect to ethnic group, religion, gender, color, race, national origin or physical or mental disability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As a WIOA Title-I financially assisted program, Mountain View Los Altos Adult Education is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. TTY: 711 (CA Relay Service)

Complaint Process

The Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District has a uniform complaint process as required in Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 4622. MVLA UHSD Policy AR 1312.3(a). Leyla Benson, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, is the designated compliance officer. A copy of that policy is available at the MVLA Adult School front office. The policy provides for mediation or investigation, presentation of information relevant to the complaint, follow-up and remedies or appeals as appropriate. For more information, call (650) 940-4675.

Title IX

About Title IX

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This is public law states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Information about Title IX, students’ rights, how to file a complaint and links to more resources are on our Education Services page under Policies and Procedures.

MVLA's Title IX Coordinator, Teri Faught, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, can be reached 650-940-4650, ext. 0030 | TitleIX@mvla.net.