Adult Education

WATCH CDC provides free preparation and educational classes to Waltham residents. WATCH addresses critical needs through educational programs grounded in leadership development and action. At WATCH, you can learn English, study for the GED/HiSet, prepare for the U.S. citizenship test, and more.

English Classes –  2025 Schedule

New intakes typically have a turnaround time of 2-3 weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process.

Winter classes start on January 27th. Registration ongoing. 

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for Waltham and surrounding city residents. All levels are welcome; beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered.

ESL schedule:

  • Monday/Wednesday Beginner/Low Intermediate Morning Class (MWam1/2) 10am-12pm (in person)
  • Monday/Wednesday Beginner/Low Intermediate Evening Class (MWpm1/2) 6-8pm (in person)
  • Tuesday/Thursday Advanced/Intermediate Morning Class (TTam2/3) 10am-12pm (online only)
  • Tuesday/Thursday Beginner/Low Intermediate Evening Class (TTpm1/2) 6-8pm (in person)
  • Tuesday/Thursday Advanced/Intermediate Evening Class (TTpm2/3) 6-8pm (in person)

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ESL calendar: 

First day of class:  Monday, January 27th or Tuesday, January 28th. 
Holidays (no class):

  • President's Day, February 17
  • Patriots Day, April 19
  • Memorial Day, May 26
  • Independence Day, July 4

Rolling enrollment—to register for classes:
Fill out the online application form

Las clases comienzan el 27 de enero. Inscripción en curso.

Por favor, espere una respuesta del departamento de Educación para Adultos dentro de 2-3 semanas. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión durante este proceso.

Clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para Waltham y los residentes de las ciudades circundante. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos: se ofrecen clases para principiantes, intermedios y avanzados. Volante aquí

Las clases se reúnen dos veces por semana: lunes/miércoles o martes/jueves. En la mañana (10am-12pm) o en la tarde (6-8pm).

Horario ESL:

  • Lunes/miércoles: principiante/intermedio bajo 10am-12pm (en persona)
  • Lunes/miércoles: principiante/intermedio bajo 6-8pm (en persona)
  • Martes/jueves: avanzado/intermedio 10am-12pm (sólo en línea)
  • Martes/jueves: principiantes/intermedio bajo 6-8pm (en persona)
  • Martes/jueves: avanzado/intermedio 6-8pm (en persona)

Calendario ESL:

Primer día de clase: Lunes 27 o martes 28 de enero. Días festivos (no hay clase):

  • Día del Presidente, 17 de febrero
  • Día de los Patriotas, 19 de abril
  • Día de los Caídos, 26 de mayo
  • Día de la Independencia, 4 de julio

Para inscribirse:
Rellene el formulario de solicitud en línea

Click Here To See Photos of Past End of the Semester Celebrations!

GED Classes

GED/HiSET preparation classes help students prepare to take the high school equivalency test and earn their diploma. Subjects covered are Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

GED Fall schedule (Language Arts and Writing):

Tuesday/Thursday: 5-7pm (in person at WATCH)

For more information or to register, call (781)-570-4359

Citizenship Classes

WATCH's citizenship classes prepare permanent residents to successfully pass the citizenship exam given by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Adults who participate in the program learn about American history, government, and the citizenship process. Students are given study materials and other resources to help them prepare.

Citizenship schedule (10-weeks):

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Saturday: 3-4pm (in person at WATCH)

Registration ongoing.

For more information or to register, call (781)-570-4359

Other Programs

In addition to these programs, WATCH offers a variety of other classes and programs:

    • English conversation groups (when classes are not in session)

    • Student-led Book club Spring schedule:
      • Saturday: Book to be announced 4-5 pm (online)

 

 

 

WATCH ESL Beginner-Intermediate PM Class 2023

Get Involved!

Help out our local immigrant community and sign up to be a volunteer at WATCH by filling out the online application. Volunteers are needed in our tutoring program and English classes.

Have skills in other languages?

Help Adult Education, and other programs at WATCH, by translating outreach materials, particularly into Spanish, Haitian Creole, or French.

To learn more and get involved, contact Brian Logue at brian@watchcdc.org or call (781)-570-4359.