ESL

Lutheran Children and Family Service offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at several locations throughout the Philadelphia area. Classes are scheduled to allow students to fit language training into their family and work schedules. Some of our classes are supplemented with computer skills training.

Below is a list of free classes that are open to the public. If you would like to register for any of these classes or have questions, please contact Elisabeth Ursell at 267-702-6889.

We are also looking for mentors and tutors.

Olney/Logan Partnership ESL and GED Classes

Nueva Esperanza EARN Center, 4261 North 5th Street: ESL, Computer Skills and ESL for Employment. Level 1-  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Level 2- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Open Enrollment, students may also register through the EARN Center or Careerlink. Public Transportation- Bus 47 (Bristol St. Stop) and Bus 57.

RAICES, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 6001 Colgate St.: ESL Multi-level Class. Monday and Wednesday 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Open Enrollment.  Public Transportation- Bus 18 (Rising Sun & Comly St Stop).

E3 Center, 5201 Old York Road, Suite B: ESL, GED, and Employment Classes. Tuesday and Thursday 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Open Enrollment. Public Transportation: Broad Street Line (Logan Stop) and Bus 16 (Broad St & Duncannon Stop).

Cardone Industries: ESL Multi-level classes. Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Cardone employees only.