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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Adult Education English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program offers English classes for individuals 16 years of age and older and no longer enrolled or required to be enrolled in high school who resides in our county. The purpose of these classes is to help adults learn English so they can find a better job, expand their learning opportunities and actively participate in the education of their children and the betterment of our community. The program has several classes to accommodate our large and diverse community and service each student’s individual needs.

  • Literacy for Adult ESOL Learners, (three levels for adults with low literacy skills in their native language)
  • Adult English Literacy (6 level of Core ESOL)
  • Academic Skills (One level geared towards students who are interested in post-secondary education opportunities)
  • Citizenship (one level for adults working towards U.S. citizenship)
  • English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE), (three levels geared towards students in the workforce)
  • Workplace Readiness (one level designed to assist students in specific industries)

M-DCPS Adult ESOL Program is designed to develop all components of language-speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation – in content. The courses have three integral parts: Workforce skills, life skills, and academic skills. The methodology is communicative, integrative, and student-centered, as recommended by research on language acquisition and adult learning. M-DCPS Adult ESOL program offers day, evening and weekend classes in numerous convenient locations. During the last academic year, M-DCPS Adult ESOL Program helped thousands of adult students learn English in our community.

Location & Program’s Schedule:

ESOL program is available at the following school (s):
(ESOL program is available at the main campus and off campus locations; however, students must registrar at the main campus.)

MAIN LOCATIONCOURSE'S SCHEDULE
American Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Coral Gables Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Adult & Community Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hialeah Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday - Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Miami Coral Park Adult Education CenterMonday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Miami Jackson Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Miami Palmetto Adult Education CenterTuesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Miami Senior Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Miami Springs Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Miami Sunset Adult Education CenterMonday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
North Miami Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday fro m 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Southwest Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
William H. Turner Technical Adult Education CenterMonday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

LOCATIONCOUNSELOR / REGISTRAR PHONE NUMBER
American Adult Education Center
(305) 557-3770
Dr. Maria Llossas
Bibiana Castro
Vicky Garcia
Ext. 2250
Ext. 2258
Ext. 2324
Coral Gables Adult Education Center
(305) 443-4871
Cycloria Rivers
Desiree Chester
Ext. 2353
Ext. 2357
Miami Beach Adult & Community Education Center
(305) 531-0451
Rebeca MartinezExt. 2410
Hialeah Adult Education Center
(305) 822-1500
Maria Lopez
John Miranda
Gillian Carrasco
Ext. 2210
Ext. 2238
Ext. 2917
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Center
(305) 823-1330
Marion Bula
Vicky Garcia
Ext. 2219
Ext. 2263
Miami Coral Park Adult Education Center
(305) 226-6565
Andres Trujillo
Vivian Pedroso
Ext. 2266
Ext. 2205
Miami Jackson Adult Education Center
(305) 634-2621
Marina Montes
Milagros Gonzalez
Olga Rodriguez
Ext. 2382
Ext. 2135
Ext. 2107
Miami Palmetto Adult Education Center
(305) 235-1360
Lisa Mallard
Jaques Baudelaire
Antonio Nicot
Ext. 2252
Ext. 2226
Ext. 2211
Miami Senior Adult Education Center
(305) 649-9800
Barbara PiedraExt. 2381
Miami Springs Adult Education Center
(305) 885-3585
Corina Mills
Carolina Espinosa
Ext. 2224
Ext. 2228
Miami Sunset Adult Education Center
(305) 385-4255
Maria Alejandra Lugo
Ruth Perdomo
Ext. 2320
Ext. 2271
North Miami Adult Education Center
(305) 981-6774
Michelle Gilles
Sylvia Francois
Ext. 2196
Ext. 2380
Southwest Adult Education Center
(305) 274-0181
Josefa Rodriguez
Yamile Reyes
Ext. 2243
William H. Turner Technical Adult Education Center
(305) 691-8324
Valarie B. Johnson
Gia Jones
Martha Pinell
Julia Innocent

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