Adult Education
WATCH provides an adult education, training, and leadership program for immigrants of all nationalities. The program expands the skills and strengthens the voice of immigrants in the Waltham community. WATCH addresses critical needs through educational programs grounded in leadership development and action.
English Classes – Fall 2023 Schedule
Fall classes start on September 18th. Registration ongoing.
English as a Second Language Class for Waltham residents, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
ESL schedule:
- Monday/Wednesday Beginner/Low Intermediate Morning Class (MWam1/2) 10am-12pm (online or 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)
ESL calendar:
First day of class: Monday, September 18 or Tuesday, September 19
Holidays (no class):
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Monday, October 9)
- Thanksgiving Break (November 22-25)
Last day of class: Wednesday, December 6 or Thursday, December 7
Rolling enrollment- to register for classes:
Email brian@watchcdc.org, call 781-570-4359 or fill out the online application form
Las clases del otoño comienzan el 18 de septiembre. Inscripción en curso.
Clases de inglés como segundo idioma para residentes de Waltham, niveles básico, intermedio y avanzado.
Las clases se reúnen dos veces por semana: lunes/miércoles o martes/jueves. En la mañana (10am-12pm) o tarde (6-8pm).
Las clases del otoño comienzan el 18 de septiembre. Inscripción en curso.
Horario ESL:
- Lunes/miércoles: principiante/intermedio bajo 10am-12pm (en línea o 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)
Para inscribirse:
Correo electrónico brian@watchcdc.org, llame al 781-570-4359 o rellene el formulario de solicitud en línea
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 (Math and Science):
Tuesday/Thursday: 5-7pm (in person at WATCH)
For more information or to register, contact Brian at brian@watchcdc.org or 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):
Saturday: 3-4pm (in person at WATCH)
For more information or to register, contact Brian at brian@watchcdc.org
or call 781-570-4359
Other Programs
In addition to these programs, WATCH offers a variety of other classes and programs:
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- English conversation groups (when classes are not in session)
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- Student-led Book club Fall schedule:
- Saturday: Lessons in Chemistry 4-5 pm (online)
- Student-led Book club Fall schedule:
Contact brian@watchcdc.org or jaxeny@watchcdc.org for more information
WATCH Conversation Group 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.
