English as a Second Language
Adult Education English as a Second Language classes teach people who are new to our country or who have not yet learned English to understand, speak, read and write the language. Skills used in daily life are emphasized.
Classes are taught at the basic, beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Students are given an appraisal test at registration (two hours required) and are placed in an appropriate section. Pre/post tests are administered at the beginning and end of each semester to measure the mastery of skills taught.
Classes are offered in the morning and evening. Morning classes may include the use of computers.
There is no charge to residents of Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton.
Morning Classes at Old Town Hall
Registration:
In-person at Old Town Hall
August 24 or 25, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:00
Class Location:
Old Town Hall
175 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901
Directions
Classes Begin:
September 14, 2026
Classes Meet:
Monday through Thursday
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM or
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Classes at Smilow Life Center
Registration:
In-person at Smilow Life Center
August 27, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Class Location:
Smilow Life Center
55 Chestnut Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
Directions
Classes Begin:
September 8, 2026
Classes Meet:
Monday through Thursday
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM or
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening Classes at Old Town Hall
Registration:
In-person at Old Town Hall
August 25, 2026
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Class Location:
Old Town Hall
175 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901
Directions
Classes Begin:
September 14, 2026
Classes Meet:
Monday / Wednesday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Evening Classes at Norwalk High School
Registration:
In-person at Norwalk High School
August 27, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Class Location:
Norwalk High School
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
Directions
Classes Begin:
September 8, 2026
Classes Meet:
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM