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 –  Fall 2024 Schedule

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

Summer classes start on September 16th. 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, September 16th or Tuesday, September 17th. 
Holidays (no class): Monday, October 14th: Indigenous Peoples' Day

                                    Monday, November 11th: Veterans Day

                                    Wednesday, November 27 - 30: Thanksgiving Break

Last day of class:  Wednesday, December 11th or Thursday, December 12th.

Rolling enrollment—to register for classes:
Email brian@watchcdc.org, call (781)-570-4359 or fill out the online application form

Las clases del verano comienzan el 16 de septiembre. 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)

Para inscribirse:
Correo electrónico brian@watchcdc.org, llame al (781)-570-4359 o 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, 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):

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

Registration ongoing.

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:

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

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

Contact brian@watchcdc.org or jaxeny@watchcdc.org for more information

 

 

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.