Fall Semester Registration: July & August.
Spring Semester Registration: December & January.
The Adult Literacy Program offers four education tracks to achieve your goals:
English Language Acquisition (ESL)
Civics and Citizenship (USCIS)
Adult Basic Literacy (ABE)
High School Equivalency (GED)
Here at the Adult Literacy Program, our students are always at the heart of what we do on Skype here in downtown Jersey City. With a passionate team of trained instructors and staff, every course comes with full support through Skype chat, Skype video call, or Skype meeting sessions. To join our community as a learner or instructor, download Skype today. After you create your free account and login on your Skype App, speak to a representative at this link to get you started:
Adult Literacy Program
472 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 547-4518
literacy@jclibrary.org
Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Skype: https://join.skype.com/ApgaJ7m3EfKa
Email: literacy@jclibrary.org
Please note: You are required to check your email and Skype app on your computer or your phone.
If you are having trouble with registration, you can contact us at 201.547.4518 or literacy@jclibrary.org or through Skype at this link: https://join.skype.com/ApgaJ7m3EfKa between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. We are closed on Saturdays.
By improving their English and basic literacy education, our students will be able to obtain jobs and apply to community colleges or technical programs that would lead to greater opportunities since we focus on the practical application of skills in the real world.
The Jersey City Free Public Library Adult Literacy Program is an award-winning affiliate of LiteracyNJ and an accredited member of ProLiteracy, which provides meaningful instruction to adult learners. It is regarded highly by program leaders in the adult literacy network in New Jersey because of our outstanding service to students for 30+ years. Our instruction is on par with the local community college. Our volunteer instructors and staff are well trained and they care deeply about our learners. We do not offer simple language classes. We provide high-quality instruction that enables adult learners to function in society. We are very proud of the services we offer and the achievements our students have achieved over the years.
If you have any questions or are interested in enrolling, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Skype – https://join.skype.com/ApgaJ7m3EfKa
Email – literacy@jclibrary.org
Office – 201.547.4518
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