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Adult Education

Our free Literacy Volunteers classes help adults improve their English language proficiency while building practical skills that support work, family, and everyday life. Classes are offered online and in person at times convenient for those balancing work and family.

Our Approach

Participants are paired with trained volunteer tutors in small-group sessions that provide individualized instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English. As learners progress, class offerings expand to include work-related instruction, including digital skills, résumé writing, interview preparation, and training for professional certifications.

Our Classes

Family Literacy

Parents and caregivers learn while their children are supervised and engaged in age-appropriate literacy and social activities. The program includes reading, writing, and language instruction, as well as workshops and field trips for the whole family.

🏡 Open to parents and caregivers living in Greenwich and their children

🗓️ Classes meet twice weekly: families in person on Tuesdays, 6-8pm, and online for adults only on Thursdays, 7-9pm

⏳ Program runs from September to June

Enrollment opens in July for the 2026-27 school year.

English Classes

Hybrid in-person and online classes for every stage of learning English—whether you’re just getting started or a more advanced speaker —that help build speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

🏡 Open to Connecticut residents 18 years and up

🗓️ Mondays - Thursdays, mornings 10am-12pm and evenings 7-9pm with individual tutoring sessions by request

⏳ Program runs from September to June

Enrollment opens in July for the 2026-27 school year.

English + Civic & Community Life

Strengthen your English while learning about U.S. history, culture, and how to navigate everyday community resources such as libraries, medical care, and public services.

🏡 Open to Connecticut residents (18+)

🗓️ Mondays thru Thursdays, mornings 10am-12pm and evenings 7-9pm with individual tutoring sessions by request

⏳ Program runs from September to June

Enrollment opens in July for the 2026-27 school year.

English + Workforce Training: Food Safety Manager

Strengthen your English while preparing to earn the ServSafe® Manager Certification, a nationally recognized food safety training and exam developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice managers.

🏡 Open to adult (18+) residents of Connecticut and eligible to work

🔵 Intermediate; English assessment required.

🗓️ ServSafe classes meet Wednesday mornings, with English classes and study groups available throughout the week.

⏳ 8wks program: January through March and April/May through July

Enrollment now open for class starting April/May.

Transitions to Success – Job Readiness

Build English and digital skills to help you succeed in today’s workplace, with a focus on communication, teamwork, job search and interview strategies, resume writing, and essential computer applications.

▲ Advanced-Intermediate to Advanced students; English assessment required

🏡 Open to CT residents 18 years and older

🗓️ Two-hour classes meet three times a week, with morning and evening sessions available online or in person.

⏳15 week program: February through June and October through January.

Registration now open for February start.

English + Workforce Training: Child Development Associate

Strengthen your English while preparing to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with option to specialize in either Preschool or Infant/Toddler education.

🏡 Open to adult (18+) residents of Connecticut who are eligible to work and pass a background check

▲ Advanced; English assessment required.

🗓️ Virtual instruction on Saturday mornings, coursework online, and internships during the week

⏳ 10-month program: September to June

Enrollment opens in July for the 2026-27 school year.