English as a Second Language (ESL) / Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL)

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant provides legal, social, and advocacy programs that address the many challenges that immigrants face. Together, we help to create a pathway to citizenship and more compassionate immigration policies.

Mt. Diablo Adult School's English as a Second Language (ESL) program teaches essential English skills for successful learning and living and provides a welcoming, safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. All ESL teachers are credentialed instructors. Students learn English and improve communication skills in order to achieve personal, educational, and career goals.

Martinez Institute of English (MIE), located at Martinez Adult Education (MAE), provides literacy education and citizenship preparation in a safe, supportive environment. MIE offers both day and evening English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in multiple levels (from Literacy to Advanced). In addition, we offer ESL Communication Skills, ESL Writing, ESL Computer Applications and U.S. Citizenship Preparation classes.

Beginning/Literacy and Intermediate English lessons for Afghan community members.

Provides free education, family engagement, and community leadership programs. Students have sought refuge due to war, violence, persecution, or economic duress.

Welcome Start provides free courses and coaching to get started in the U.S. This program powered by Cell-Ed is funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) - Refugee Program Bureau (RPB) and Immigrant Integration.