Adult Lit & Language

  • 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

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Academy for Conservation and the Environment-18K637
South Shore Educational Complex
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
T: 718-968-4101
F: 718-968-4296

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