Educational Services

Free classes are available to all adults over the age of 18 who are interested in improving their English language skills. Interactive classes are taught by trained instructors and volunteers. Levels include Basic, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Classes are scheduled year-round in the locations listed below.

Download the 2013 Class Brochure – TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. – Noon. This brochure has information about the Chamblee, Senior Connections location.

Download the 2013 Class Brochure – MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This brochure has information about the Chamblee, Senior Connections location.

English Literacy / Civics & English Language Instruction

The purpose of EL Civics Classes is to help adult learners become active participants in their communities. Topics covered assist students to develop the knowledge and English language skills they need to navigate governmental, educational, financial, healthcare, and other American institutions.Our classes provide the opportunity for non-native English speakers to increase their ability to communicate in English and become self-sufficient members of our American society.These classes are recommended for students who wish to improve their English so that they can register in Citizenship classes.

Citizenship Classes

Citizenship classes are for adults who are ready to learn about and/or to apply for US citizenship. Topics covered include the naturalization process, US history and government, and the English vocabulary that is necessary for the citizenship test/interview.Students need to have at least an intermediate level understanding of English to register.

Download the CITIZENSHIP Class Brochure – April 8 – June 19, 2013 Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m – Noon. This brochure has information about the NORTHEAST ATLANTA, Senior Connections location.

Class Locations

DEKALB COUNTY
Goodwill Career Center
Inside the Northeast Plaza Goodwill Store
EL Civics & Citizenship
3337 Buford Highway
Atlanta, GA 30329

Senior Connections
EL Civics & Citizenship
Across from the Chamblee MARTA Station
5238 Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
English and Civics Classes: Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

CLAYTON COUNTY
St. Philip Benizi Education Building
EL Civics & Citizenship
591 Flint River Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
English and Civics Classes: Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Citizenship Orentation & Registration:
January 29th at 7:00 p.m. *Please bring your green card to register.
Citizenship Classes: Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Download the 2013 Class Brochure. This brochure has all location details and class times.

You may also view our agency calendar for dates and times.

 

 

Contact Information

Loretta Siefferman
Phone: (770) 790-3104
E-mail: lsiefferman@catholiccharitiesatlanta.org

Catholic Charities offers these classes with the assistance of grants from the Department of Homeland Security – USCIS, United Way, and the Technical College System of Georgia. We also partner with Goodwill of North Georgia, St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and Senior Connections.

ELI from a Volunteer’s Perspective

Emily Brown, wrote to us about her involvement as an English Language and Civics instructor at Centro Catolico del Espiritu Santo: “Thank you so much for letting me be an ESL instructor this year at the Holy Spirit Catholic Center. Tuesday evenings became a special part of my week, and I learned myriad lessons through my students in determination, hard work and passion to learn. I appreciate the work you do behind the scenes to coordinate and manage volunteers and programs. It has been a privilege to serve with Catholic Charities, and I look forward to the next teaching session.”