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Provides instruction to adults who need help with reading, writing, and conversational skills in English. Tutoring services available include reading and writing in basic conversational skills in English to speakers of other languages.
187 Smith Street, Freeport, NY 11520
Offers adult English language learners, and basic literacy learners the opportunity to meet with volunteer tutors for two hours per week.
302 Burt Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Provides opportunities for refugees and immigrants to set up plots of land to farm and plant culturally appropriate vegetables and food. Education on the planting environment, assistance selling produce, a goat farm project to raise and sell goats, and literacy classes are offered.
301 West Hills Road, Huntington, NY 11743
Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.
Fort Ontario, Building 31, 45 East Schuyler Street, Oswego, NY 13126

Unfortunately, OCO's Literacy Volunteer program has not been refunded through New York State Department of Education. The Literacy Volunteers through OCO has officially closed as of 8/1/25. - Please remove from OCO Programs in 211

Adults needing literacy or educational support can contact the CiTi Lifelong Learning Center at 315.963.4283, email [email protected] or website https://www.citiboces.org/Page/935

161 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY 14604
  • Provides GED/High School Equivalency programs, academic education and supports, English for speakers of other languages programs, and college preparation programs.Prepares students to take the GED examinationProgram instruction and class structure is progress-and project based, and also relevant to student achievement levelsPrograms can accommodate a wide range of student academic needsProgram counselors on site for support, career services assist with placement activities
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110 Elwood Davis Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
Provides English language instruction to individuals who were born outside of the United States.
25 Eastern Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
Offers English classes to individuals wanting to learn to speak and understand the language. The class is facilitated by BOCES.
One Head Start Circle, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Adult Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for both beginning and Intermediate students, particularly for parents of children attending Head Start.
34 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717
Provides basic literacy tutoring and ESL tutoring to adults. Offers tutor training workshops. Classes emphasize conversational English, listing/speaking and communication skills, grammar, vocabulary and writing. Classes are available from basic/beginner to advanced. Testing by appointment only.
480 Aaron Court, Willow Park, Kingston, NY 12401
Trains volunteers to tutor adults one-on-one in English language reading, writing and speaking.
144 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520
Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. These courses are for students whose native language is not English and want to improve speaking, reading and writing skills. Class placement is determined by test results at registration from beginner to advanced levels. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.
11 Olympic Lane, Ardsley, NY 10502
A program for older Chinese people to get together and socialize through various activities, from tai chi exercise, calligraphy, learn English, and play traditional Chinese games.
227 Route 17, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
Public library offering a wide variety of information resources which are made available to the community.
26 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Provides tuition-free academic and vocational training, college preparation, and workforce preparation programs and services to adults who meet income and education eligibility guidelines, to help them obtain the skills and credentials they need to pursue higher education and/or secure career-oriented employment. Improves the area’s workforce by enhancing the academic preparedness, vocational-skill competency levels and work-readiness skills of adult learners.
34 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717
Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Reader's Advisory, Career Counseling, Literacy Program, E-Reference and Live Librarian. Offers computer instruction, defensive driving, and a wide range of programs which may include historical and genealogy research, arts/crafts, cooking, gardening, photography, Spanish conversation, exercise, performances and films, sign language, book discussions, and informational workshops.
627 North Sunrise Service Road, Bellport, NY 11713
Provides free one-to-one and small group literacy tutoring for adult ESOL students and adult basic literacy students. Recruits and trains volunteer tutors. Maintains five regional offices throughout Suffolk County in the following public libraries: Amityville, Huntington (Huntington Station Branch), Mastics-Moriches-Shirley, Middle Country, Riverhead, and the Adult Literacy Center on the campus of Stony Brook. Maintains a Speakers Bureau. Call or visit website for further information and tutor training workshop schedule.
90 East 5th Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.
187 Smith Street, Freeport, NY 11520
Offers citizenship workshops, as well as assistance with the citizenship application process for adults.
1081 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
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295 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606
Offers English classes to anyone who wants to learn how to speak the language. Also provides translation services to anyone who is Spanish speaking, and needs someone to help them communicate in a public sector.
143 Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Assists individuals who seek to learn the English language and are speakers of other languages.
Lockport, NY 14094
Provides one-on-one reading and ESL instruction to adults. Instruction provided by volunteer tutors who have been trained at a literacy volunteer tutor workshop. Instruction is provided in public location 2 hours/week at a time convenient to student and tutor.
50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Provides citizenship classes and support to immigrants who want to become permanent residents of the United States, including English classes, translation, and reading and writing workshops.
5110 Jamesville Road, Dewitt, NY 13078
Offers a full range of services and activities for adults and children including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, programs for seniors, and summer reading clubs for children and teens. Also provides one-on-one computer and technology instruction, ESL classes, and resume/cover letter assistance.