Students in a classroom

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.

    Other classes for English Language Learners include:

    • U.S. Government and History
    • Citizenship
    • Conversation

     

    Summer Class Schedule - Apply Here!

    Summer classes begin July 10th and continue through August 17th. All students (including former students) must test prior to beginning summer classes.  Testing will be in June at the Community Learning Center and will take two days to complete.  Once our office receives your application, a staff member will contact you regarding signing up for testing.  

    Students may sign up online or by calling the AEL office.  Call or text 314-415-4940 for more information. 

    Area Days/Times Location
    Creve Coeur Mon-Thurs
    9 a.m.-12 p.m.

    Community Learning Center
    13157 N. Olive Spur Rd.
    Creve Coeur, MO  63141
    Enter through Door 16

    Creve Coeur Mon-Wed
    6-9 p.m.

    Community Learning Center
    13157 N. Olive Spur Rd.
    Creve Coeur, MO  63141
    Enter through Door 16

    Online-Morning Session  
    (advanced students only)

    Mon-Thurs
    9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    Virtual-online

    Online-Evening Session
    (advanced students only)

    Mon-Wed
    6-9 p.m.
    Virtual-online

     

    2023- 2024 Class Schedule - Registration Coming Soon!

    Fall classes begin Monday, September 18th, and new students are added to class every week.    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.

    Clayton High School
    1 Mark Twain Circle
    Clayton, MO  63105

    Creve Coeur Mon-Thurs
    9 a.m.-12 p.m.

    Community Learning Center
    13157 N. Olive Spur Rd.
    Creve Coeur, MO  63141
    Enter through Door 16

    Creve Coeur Mon-Thurs
    1-4 p.m.

    Community Learning Center
    13157 N. Olive Spur Rd.
    Creve Coeur, MO  63141
    Enter through Door 16

    Creve Coeur Mon-Wed
    6-9 p.m.

    Community Learning Center
    13157 N. Olive Spur Rd.
    Creve Coeur, MO  63141
    Enter through Door 16

    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

    Additional Opportunities for English Language Learners!

    In addition to our regular classes, the Parkway-Rockwood AEL program will be offering additional classes.  To participate, all students must also attend one of our regular listed classes.  See below for a description of each class.

     

    Citizenship:

    Is the next step on your journey U.S citizenship?  We can help you prepare.  In our citizenship class, students will practice possible 'opening/ ice-breaking' conversations, which may occur at the beginning of the Citizenship Interview.  You will learn to understand and answer questions regarding personal information from the N-400 application. The History and civics materials needed to pass the interview will be practiced.  You will  learn about the Oath of Allegiance, be able to explain its significance and learn to repeat it confidently at your Swearing-in Ceremony.  Call 314-415-4940 for information.

     

    Conversation:

    This daily class is a great opportunity to practice English conversation and to make new friends from all over the world.  You will have in-depth discussions about current world events.  Students will also participate in friendly debate about interesting and thought-provoking topics.  

    Community Learning Center
    13157 N. Olive Spur Rd.
    Creve Coeur, MO  63141
    Enter through Door 16

    Monday - Thursday:  1 - 3 pm

     

    For information regarding any of our classes, please call or text 314-415-4940. 

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