English as a Second Language
We offer classes for adults whose first language is not English. Students in beginning classes learn to speak, listen to understand, read, and write English. Intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity to improve conversation, grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing.
2025-2026 ESL Registration & Session Dates
Registration for winter classes is now open. Winter classes will begin on Monday, January 5. Register here!
Interested students must attend orientation and pre-testing before the session begins. The last day to complete pre-testing for the winter session is December 3. Anyone testing after this date will be able to begin classes in March 2026.
Post-testing is mandatory for each session and will be scheduled for the week after classes end.
Session 1: Classes begin Monday, September 15 and continue through Thursday, December 4. All students must post-test during their scheduled appointment date and time (December 8-11).
Session 2: Classes begin Monday, January 5 and continue through Thursday, February 26. All students must post-test during their scheduled appointment date and time (March 2-5).
Session 3: Classes begin Monday, March 23 and continue through Thursday, May 14. All students must post-test during their scheduled appointment date and time (May 18-21).
Call or text 314-415-4940 for more information.
ESL CLASS SCHEDULE
| Area | Days/Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Mon-Wed 6-9 p.m. |
Clayton High School 1 Mark Twain Circle Clayton, MO 63105 |
| Creve Coeur | Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Community Learning Center |
| Creve Coeur | Mon-Thurs 1-4 p.m. |
Community Learning Center |
| Creve Coeur | Mon-Wed 6-9 p.m. |
Community Learning Center |
| Lemay | Mon-Wed 6-9 p.m. |
Hancock Place Middle School |
| Manchester | Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Manchester United Methodist Church 129 Woods Mill Rd. Manchester, MO 63011 |
|
Online: Morning Session |
Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Virtual, online |
| Online: Evening Session |
Mon-Wed |
Virtual, online |
For information regarding any of our classes, please call or text 314-415-4940.
We offer classes for adults whose first language is not English. Students in beginning classes learn to speak, listen to understand, read, and write English. Intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity to improve conversation, grammar, pronunciation, reading, and writing.
2023-2024 Class Schedule
Spring registration is closed. Register for summer classes below.
Spring classes being January 3 and continue until May 16. However, new students can be added to class every week through the beginning of April. The last day to register for spring classes is March 29. Most classes are in-person, but there are limited virtual classes for higher level students. Students must be tested prior to beginning class. Once our office receives your application, a staff member will contact you regarding signing up for testing. Testing is available at various locations throughout St. Louis County and will take two days to complete.
Students may sign up online or by calling the AEL office. Call or text 314-415-4940 for more information.
| Area | Days/Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Mon-Wed 6-9 p.m. |
|
| Creve Coeur | Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Community Learning Center |
| Creve Coeur | Mon-Thurs 1-4 p.m. |
Community Learning Center |
| Creve Coeur | Mon-Wed 6-9 p.m. |
Community Learning Center |
| Manchester | Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Manchester United Methodist 129 Woods Mill Rd. Manchester, MO 63011 |
|
Online Morning Session |
Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Virtual-online |
|
Online Evening Session |
Mon-Wed 6-9 p.m. |
Virtual-online |
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About Our Teachers
Our FREE Adult Education & Literacy classes are taught by more than 60 certified teachers throughout the St. Louis area.