English as a Second Language for Adult Learners
Welcome to the Bayonne Adult
English as a Second Language Program!
Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is now OPEN!
About the Bayonne English as a Second Language Program
The classes are open to anyone in the Bayonne area seeking to learn or improve their English skills. Each class is run by a volunteer teacher, and focuses on life-skill communications. For example, talking to your children’s teachers, understanding your neighbors and being able to shop, visit the doctor and help your children in school. We offer a fun, informal and supportive environment for adults of all ages.
The cost for the entire year (from October - March) is $45, which includes registration and textbooks. We are only able to accept cash, no credit cards, cash cards, checks or payment apps.
Morning program - Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Evening program - Thursday nights only, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The fall semester begins October 8, 2024. All new students must take a placement exam, so we can assign you the correct class level for your abilities.
Register by clicking on the class above and completing the application.
In-person registration and placement testing:
Friday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION FOR REGISTRATION AND CLASSES:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Parish Center39 East 22nd Street
Bayonne, NJ
Between Avenue E and Broadway
Parking is available.
Church is accessible by bus.
Our learners find friendship and support during and after classes.
At the Bayonne Adult ESL Program, our learners enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment to study English.
Taking a break from learning to pose for a picture!
Cost:
Classes cost $45, which covers registration fee and all books and handouts used throughout the school year. It is the only fee you will be charged for classes October through March.
Fees must be paid in cash. We do not accept checks, credit cards or payment apps.
Questions?
Class Coordinator:
Betty Zywicki
email: eczywicki@gmail.com
Registration or Website Information:
Julie Brannan-Rauch
email: juliabrannan@msn.com
How can you practice at home?
There are many websites that offer free online courses for ESL learners. Start looking here to find the right fit for you: https://aaac.co/en-us/en-eng/online-english-classes/9584/
The Bayonne Adult English as a Second Language class is offered to the community by a volunteer teaching staff and by:
The Associates in Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph
&
Hand-in-Hand Ministries
The program is generously supported by a special grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill and is hosted by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Center
IN MEMORIAM
In 2004, Sister Kay Coll, a Sister with the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, PA, saw a need in Bayonne for an Adult English as a Second Language program, and embarked on this initiative. Our guiding light and our founder, she passed from this life in February of 2024. She remains our inspiration and our heart.
