English Classes
We teach English to immigrant adults at all levels. All classes are free!
Center for New Americans offers free morning classes in Amherst, Greenfield, Northampton, and Springfield (Springfield classes are for refugee referrals only), and evening classes online.
Class Sign-Up Process
Contact Center for New Americans (CNA) by phone or our contact form to express interest in classes
A teacher will call to conduct an assessment and intake IF you meet the following criteria:
- You live in Hampshire or Franklin Counties
- You are not here on a visa; you are an immigrant living in the U.S.
- You are not affiliated with UMass; we cannot enroll visiting scholars or their family members
We accept Hampden County residents only if you are referred directly by Catholic Charities Agency
If we cannot serve you, we can refer you to another local ESOL program. The Massachusetts ABE Directory has programs listed by geography. There is also an online program—MassLinks—sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education which offers online learning opportunities.
Academic Calendar
Free ESOL Classes!
“All the students are very blessed to have teachers who are so generous with their time and expertise.”
Nina, Center for New Americans student
News from Center for New Americans
Center for New Americans Acknowledges Students at the Completion of the 2024/2025 School Year
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Young Women’s Initiative Awards Grant to Center for New Americans
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“Give Liberty a Hand”: Center for New Americans Joins the MIRA Coalition at Annual Event
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