Adult Learning Center
Winter Schedule: January 9 - March 29, 2012
We offer both Adult Education (Skills Development and GED Preparation) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. We also now offer some computer classes. Scroll down for the ESL class schedule and for computer class schedule.
Adult Education Classes
| Class | Time | Day | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| GED Prep 1 morning | 9:30 - 12:30 | T Th | $125 |
| GED Prep 1 evening | 6:00 - 9:00pm | M W | $125 |
| GED Prep 2 morning | 11:00am - 1:00pm | W F | $125 |
| GED Just Math | 6:00-9:00pm | W | $40 |
| GED for ESL | 6:00-9:00pm | M | $40 |
| GED Flex (most instruction and practice takes place online with a teacher; students must have access to a computer and internet at home, library, or ALC computer lab) | 11:30am - 1:30pm | W | $125 |
Please note: GED Connections is also aired on Charlottesville Public Access TV Channel 14.
More information about the GED exam
For information on counseling for a career or transition to PVCC, scroll down to Career Planning.
English as a Second Language
| Class | Time | Day | Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESL 100 morning | 8:30-10:30am | M W F | $125 |
| ESL 100 evening | 6:00-9:00pm | T Th | $125 |
| ESL 100A morning | 9:00-11:00am | T Th F | $125 |
| ESL 101 morning | 8:30-10:30am | T Th F | $125 |
| ESL 101 evening | 6:00 - 9:00pm | T Th | $125 |
| ESL 102 day time | 10:45am - 12:45pm | M T Th | $125 |
| ESL 102 evening | 6:00 - 9:00pm | T Th | $125 |
| ESL 103 day time | 12:00 - 2:00 pm | M T Th | $125 |
| ESL 103 evening | 6:00-9:00om | T Th | $125 |
| ESL 104 Advanced Communication | 10:30-1:30pm |
M Th | $230 |
| ESL 106 Writing/ Conversation | 9:30am-11:30pm |
W F | $50 |
| Downtown English Adult Learning Center |
8:30-10:30am |
M | $0 |
| Computer Lab - for registered students only Computers4Kids |
9:00-11:00am | Th | $0 |
| GED for ESL | 6:00-9:00pm |
M | $40 |
| Dialogue Cafe See below for more information |
6:30-8:00pm 12:30-2:30pm |
M F |
$0 |
| ESL Civics and Citizenship | 6:00-8:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm |
W M |
$25 $25 |
| ESL Civics and Citizenship - One day fast-paced review workshop | 10:00am - 4:00pm | Sat. Jan. 14 | $0 |
*Textbook fees are included in class fee, except ESL 104 and 106
Downtown English
Designed for restaurant and hotel workers who need English classes. Students must attend a 2-hour classroom session per week for help and guidance from instructor. Students study at home using DVD English lessons that focus on workplace vocabulary. Students can alsoo learn basic computer skills in a weekly computer class.
Computer Classes
Computer Skills for Work - open to public The afternoon class will include some group instruction the first 30 minutes |
10:00am - 12:30pm at Computers4Kids 1:00-3:30 at Adult Learning Center |
W
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$0 |
Career Planning
Every Thursday, 12:30-3pm, a PVCC career coach is available to help students with choosing a career, applying to PVCC, and applying for financial assistance. Drop in; no appointment is needed.
Dialogue Cafe
A FREE, friendly, and welcoming opportunity to meet with native English speakers for conversation, homework help, to ask questions about Charlottesville, and to share and celebrate all cultures!
Adult ESL speakers of all levels welcome! Community members welcome! No registration required. Come when you can!
For more information, please call 245-2817.
Speak Up, Charlottesville!
The Speak Up, Charlottesville! series brings guest speakers from various organizations to ALC to talk about important issues. Free. Open to everyone.