English Language and Literacy
Details
Adult students learn to speak, understand, read and write English through Rockland BOCES ESOL programs. Classes help students build self-confidence, explore career potential and develop job-readiness skills.
Classes are offered at various times and locations to meet the needs of Rockland County residents ages 21 and older seeking employment. ESOL classes are free to English language learners.
Schedule
We offer morning, evening and Saturday classes. Hours of operation vary based on location and English level. Please see location and hours of operation below.
Locations
Rockland BOCES Educational Resource Center (BERC)
131 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960
Morning, evening and Saturday classes available.
Spring Valley Church of the Nazarene
11 E. Church Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Morning classes available.
Spring Valley
High School
361 Route 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Evening classes available.
Haverstraw Elementary School
16 Grant Street
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Evening classes available.
Enrollment
To enroll in the English as a Second Language program, adults must first attend an information session (at least 2 hrs long) and then attend a registration meeting to assess English level and decide their class schedule.
Orientation is held at the Rockland BOCES Educational Resource Center (BERC)
131 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960
Please check the steps section below to start the enrollment process.
Enrollment Steps
Literacy Zone of Spring Valley
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Bridge to Careers
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