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English as a Second Language Instruction - ESL - English Learning Center

2315 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Eligibility
  • Any immigrant or refugee 18 years of age or older and 17 years old with parent/guardian permission and a high school withdrawal slip
  • K-12 students and foreign exchange students are not eligible
Other eligibility restrictions apply
  • Primarily serves residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Required documents
ID from any country is helpful but not required
Hours
  • Registration/testing: 9:30 am - 12:30 Pm and 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Monday - Thursday
  • Optional supplementary classes are held after the morning English classes and before the evening English classes
Languages
Italian, French, Somali, German, Arabic, Mongolian, Hmong, Spanish, Swahili, Amharic
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; walk-in for testing
Fees
No fees for classes; some books are required and cost is $5 or less; assistance is available for book fees
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Languages

  • Hmong
  • Spanish
  • Somali

Application Process

  • Walk In

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

  • Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Provides English language courses to adult immigrants and refugees. Other classes offered include math, citizenship, computer skills, and reading.
Last Assured
12/09/2025
Providing organization
English Learning Center

Empowers immigrants and refugees through education toward self determination.