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 LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|---|
| American Adult Education Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Miami Palmetto Adult Education Center | Tuesday 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - 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 Center | Monday - Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| William H. Turner Technical Adult Education Center | Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
| LOCATION | COUNSELOR / 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 Martinez | Ext. 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 Piedra | Ext. 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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