English as a Second Language ESL
Learn English in a supportive, practical environment and build the skills you need for work, school, and daily life.
Program Overview
English as a Second Language (ESL) helps non-English speaking adults develop practical skills in speaking, reading, and writing English. Students are placed in classes at the appropriate level—beginning, intermediate, or advanced—based on a placement test. Weekly computer-assisted instruction is provided to reinforce learning.
Contact Information
For more information, contact South San Francisco Adult Education at 650-827-8455.
ESL Orientation & Registration
Dates & Times:
Morning Returning Students
- Attend first day of Class on Thursday August 13th 2026 9am
New Morning Student-Registration Days
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Tuesday August 11th and Wednesday August 12th
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Please arrive at 9am-11:30
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Main Office
Evening Returning Students
- Attend first day of Class on Monday August 24th 2026 6pm
New Evening Student-Registration Days
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Monday August 24th and Wednesday August 26th
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Please arrive at 6pm-7:30pm
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Main Office
Class registration is first come, first served. If you do not get a class assignment, you will be placed on a waiting list.
Orientación & inscripción para clases de Inglés:
Estudiantes que regresan Horario de la manana
- Asistan al primer dia de classes Jueves 13 de Agosto 2026 a las 9am
Nuevos estudiantes-Dias de inscripcion Horario de la manana
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Martes 11 de Agosto y Miercoles 12 de Agosto
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Por favor llegar a las 9am-11:30
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Oficina
Estudiantes que regresan (horario nocturno)
- Asistan al primer dia de clases el Lunes 24 de Agosto 2026 6pm
Nuevos estudiantes para el horario nocturno- Dia de inscriptcion
- Lunes 24 de Agosto y Miercoles 26 de Agosto
- Por favor llegar a las 6pm-7:30pm
- Oficina
La inscripción a clases se realiza por orden de llegada. Si no recibe una asignación de clase, lo pondremos en lista de espera.
AM ESL Classes
All ESL classes teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students take a placement test at orientation to ensure they are enrolled in the correct class.
| ESL LEVEL | DAY | TIME | ROOM | TEACHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy/Newcomer |
Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday/Friday (4 Days) |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 40 | Johnson |
| Beginning Low |
Monday to Thursday (4 days) |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 44 | Costaglio |
| Beginning High |
Monday to Thursday (4 days) |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 43 | Vassei |
| Intermediate Low |
Monday to Thursday (4 days) |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 42 | Yuen |
| Intermediate High |
Monday to Thursday (4 days) |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 41 | Bales-Stutes |
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Afternoon ESL Classes
All ESL classes teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students take a placement test at orientation to ensure they are enrolled in the correct class.
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | ROOM | TEACHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Literacy Listening & Speaking |
Mondays-Wednesday (3 days) |
12:30 pm - 2:30pm | 40 | Johnson |
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Low Beginning Listening & Speaking |
Monday-Thursday (4 days) |
12:30 pm - 2:30pm | 44 | Costaglio |
| Low Intermediate Listening & Speaking |
Tuesday & Thursday (2 days) |
12:30 pm - 2:30pm | 42 | Yuen |
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High Intermediate Listening & Speaking
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Monday-Thursday | 12:30 pm- 2:30pm | 41 | Bales |
Evening ESL Classes
All ESL classes teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students take a placement test at orientation to ensure they are enrolled in the correct class.
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | ROOM | TEACHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Literacy |
Monday & Wednesday (2 days) |
6:00pm - 9:00 pm | 41 | Espinor |
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Low Beginning |
Monday& Wednesday (2 days) |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 44 | Nealon |
| High Beginning (Hybrid) |
Monday (in person) Tuesday (online) (2 days) |
6:00 pm - 9:00pm | 42 | Yuen |
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Low Intermediate
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Wednesday (in person) Thursday (online) (2 days) |
6:00pm- 9:00pm | 42 | Yuen |