- Additional NYC Programs & Supports for Adult Literacy / Language
- City / Government-Backed Programs
- NYC Adult Literacy Program (DYCD / NYCALI)
The City’s system for providing literacy & English language services to adults & out-of-school youth (16+) — includes Adult Basic Education, ESOL, and GED/HSE preparation. BERS NYC+2New York City Government+2 - NDA Adult Literacy Program (BENL / ESOL)
A specific DYCD initiative offering reading, writing, English-language, and HSE preparation services. NYC Home - CUNY Adult Literacy Program
Operates across 14 campuses in all five boroughs. Offers free ESOL, pre-HSE, and HSE classes. The City University of New York - Brooklyn College Adult Literacy Program (BCALP)
Free classes (for NYS residents 18+) in ESOL and GED/HSE prep. Brooklyn College - City Tech Adult Learning Center
Free classes in ESOL, HSE, and training for English learners (e.g. in health or direct support fields). City Tech - Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
Offers free ESL classes and HSE courses in Brooklyn (mornings, afternoons, evenings, Saturdays). Unify NYC - NYPL — Free English & Basic Literacy Classes
NYPL offers free English classes (beginner through advanced), conversation groups, and related literacy support. New York Public Library+1
We Speak NYC (MOIA’s English Program)
A city-wide free English language learning program offering conversation classes (in person and online), resources, and materials. We Speak NYC+2growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us+2

