ESOL Classes in the Bronx and Queens
Overview
Want to learn English? Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered virtually, in person at the Silver Hub in Elmhurst, Central Queens location in Forest Hills, and our new Bronx Center!
All students must complete a pre-test and DYCD intake before enrolling.
If you would like to join the program in Elmhurst or Forest Hills (Queens), please pre-register here.
If you would like to join the program in the Bronx, please pre-register here.
Eligibility
- Living in an New York City (NYC) for at least 184 days ( 6 months)
- Can provide some form of identification
- NO United States Citizenship or US documentation needed. (ALL immigration status welcomed!)
Queens (Elmhurst/Forest Hills):
If you would like to join the program in Elmhurst or Forest Hills (Queens), please pre-register here. Assessments will be held for the next cohort in late March/early April.
For more information about enrolling into the ESOL program in Queens, please contact esol@commonpoint.org.
2026 Classes:
Levels | Schedule | Days |
| Beginner (Online) | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays |
| Beginner (in-person at the Silver Hub – Elmhurst) | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays |
| Beginner (in-person at Silver Hub – Elmhurst) | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Saturdays |
| Intermediate (Online) | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays |
| Intermediate (in-person at the Silver Hub – Elmhurst) | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays |
| Intermediate (in-person at Central Queens – Forest Hills) | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays |
| Upper Intermediate (in-person at the Silver Hub – Elmhurst) | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays |
| Conversation (online) | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Mondays and Fridays |
| Advanced (online) | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Mondays and Fridays |
Bronx: (1665 Hoe Ave, Bronx, NY 10460)
In Person – Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm
Virtual – Tuesday and Thursday, Evening (6-9pm)
Learn English and join our classes beginning in October! Assessments will be held October 1 and 3 – fill out our interest form to get started. / Aprender Inglés con nuestros clases empezando en octubre. Tenemos evaluaciones el 1 y 3 de octubre – empezar aqui.
English classes are In-Person and Virtual / Las clases de Inglés son Presenciales/ On line
Different levels are offered. Level 1 / Level 2 /Level 3/ Level 4 English classes – Oral Assessment test is required. Para los siguientes cursos: Nivel 1 / Nivel 2 / Nivel 3 / Nivel 4 – Se requiere de evaluación oral.
The in-person classes are located at Commonpoint Bronx / Las clases presenciales están ubicadas en Commonpoint Bronx
Address: 1665 Hoe Ave, Bronx, NY 10460
Space is still available in classes – admissions are rolling! If you would like to join the program in the Bronx, please pre-register here. / Pre-inscripción aqui
For more information/para mas infomacion, text “ESL/ ESOL” to 201-338-0460 or call 718-619-8838.
Locations:
Commonpoint Jack and Shirley Silver Hub – 77-17 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Commonpoint Central Queens – 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Commonpoint Bronx Center – 1665 Hoe Avenue, Bronx NY 10460
Watch our video to learn more!
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Digital Food Pantry
Resettlement And Integration Services
Youth Opportunity Hub
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