Adult ESOL Schedule of Classes | Montgomery College, Maryland

The Adult ESOL Program provides basic English language instruction to Maryland residents whose native language is not English.

Requirements for Adult ESOL Students:

All students must apply in person at the time and location where they want to take classes.
You must take an in-person CASAS test to be placed in a class. Taking the test is not a guarantee you will be placed in class. You may not get a class if too many people apply.
You must live in Maryland to take these classes.
You must be at least 18 years old to take these classes.
All classes are free except for the Advanced ESOL class. If you are placed in the Advanced class, you will be required to pay $100 for tuition.
Students with F1 or J1 visa cannot take classes in this program. Contact ESL-Rockville@montgomerycollege.edu, if you have a F1 or J1 visa and want to take ESOL classes.

Spring 2025 Application Information

All students must apply in person in at the time and location where they want to take classes.
Spring 2025 ESOL classes are in person only (no online regular ESOL classes)
Classes start in January 2025
There are some online classes (intermediate and advanced levels only) for students interested in workplace ESOL classes. For more information about Workplace ESOL classes, please click here: Workplace ESOL classes.new window (https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/workforce-development-continuing-education/english-language-skills/workplus/index.html)
Printable Spring 2025 Flyer. (PDF, )

ESOL Flyers in multiple languages:

Spring 2025 In-Person ESOL, Class Application Instructions

Choose the location and time when you want to take the class.
Go to that location on the date and time listed below. For safety and security reasons, please do not bring children with you.
All new students must return for a placement test on another day. We will tell you when to return
Current Students: If you are currently in a Fall II ESOL class, you must talk to your teacher about how to apply for Spring 2025 classes.

Application Locations / Dates / Times for In-Person ESOL classes

Location and times for In-person ESOL class applications
Class Location and Schedule	Application Date, Time & Location
Morning (AM) Classes
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.	Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, Md 20902, Westfield South Office Bldg., 5th Floor, Suite 506,
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus ● Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. 900 Hungerford Dr. Rockville Md. 20850, Mannakee Building, MK 103
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus ● Monday - Friday, 9:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.	Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 900 Hungerford Dr. Rockville Md. 20850, Mannakee Building, MK 103
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus ● Monday - Friday, 11:10 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.	Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. 900 Hungerford Dr. Rockville Md. 2850, Mannakee Building, MK 103
Montgomery College, Takoma Park / Silver Spring Campus Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 930 King St., Silver Spring, MD 20910, Cafritz Arts Center, CF 230
Montgomery College, Takoma Park / Silver Spring Campus Monday – Friday, 11:05 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.	Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. 930 King St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Cafritz Arts Center, CF 230
Evening (PM) Classes
Gaithersburg High School Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 101 Education Blvd. Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Wheaton High School Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 12401 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
Seneca Valley High School Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20874
Blair High School Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 51 University Blvd. East. Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Saturday Classes
Gaithersburg High School Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 101 Education Blvd. Gaithersburg, Md 20877
Wheaton High School Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 12401 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, Md. 20906
East County Education Center Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, Md. 20904

For disability related accommodations, please email natalie.martinez@montgomerycollege.edu in the Montgomery College Disability Support Services Office at least two weeks before orientation/registration. Some services may require a longer set up time, so we do encourage students to contact the disability support services office as soon as possible.

This program is funded by the MD Dept. of Labor, the U.S. Dept. of Education & the Montgomery County Government.