The mission of our English (ESL) Program is to ensure that immigrant learners can express themselves clearly, accurately within a socially and culturally supportive environment.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Information

Curriculum

Citiwide provides English instruction for students at five different levels: Basic, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Transitional. In order to determine the level of our students we have them complete two CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems - exams. These tests examine both the listening and reading skills of the test taker. Completing half a level generally takes about 8 weeks.

Topic Areas

  1. Personal Information
  2. At School
  3. Friends and Family
  4. Health
  5. Around Town
  6. Time
  7. Shopping
  8. Work
  9. Daily Living
  10. Leisure

Text Book: Ventures, English as a Second Language, Cambridge University Press

Schedule

Monday & Wednesday: from 6pm -8pm

 

ESL Program Fees

If the student qualifies as low-income - as determined by Federal Poverty Guidelines - tuition is free:

Tuition $0
Registration Fee $25
Book Fee $50
Total $75

If the student is not low-income, tuition varies upon subject. Please click here to view our tuition site map.

*Rates are subject to change based on the availability of grant funding.

 

How to Apply:

Stop by to register at:

3636 16th St NW Apt # AG-49
Washington, DC 20011

or download Citiwide's General Application Form and send it to achuuwku@mycitiwide.com