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Free or Affordable English Classes

Adult education offers mature learners a constructive pathway to enhance their knowledge, acquire new skills, and obtain valuable qualifications. By engaging in this process, you can not only advance your personal growth but also improve your earning potential.

For a list of free or low-cost programs all over NYC, check out the information below.

	MANHATTAN
	THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY	Follow nypl.org/events/classes/crw/links to find the program that best fits you!
	THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK	Find free English classes at https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/cps/esl.
	BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE	Address: 25 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10004; Phone: 212-346-8890. Visit campusce.net/bmcc/category/category.aspx to learn more about which course is right for you.
	CUNY IN THE HEIGHTS	Address: 5030 Broadway New York, NY 10034; Phone: 212-567-7132. Offers a variety of adult learning courses. For more information, call 212-567-7132 or go to https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/cuny-in-the-heights/
	HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE	Offers basic education & literacy courses, with a $25 registration fee for all classes. Call to find out information about enrollment periods or visit the link www.campusce.net/hostoswdce.
	MANHATTAN FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER	Address: 163 West 125th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10027; Phone: 212-961-323. For more information, call 212-961-323, email admissions@man.eoc.cuny.edu, or go to https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/meoc/.
	HARLEM EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER	Offers college Admissions assistance and counseling services, TASC (formerly GED) exam preparation, adult basic education, workshops, and academic advising. To learn more about each program, visit www.harlemctred.org/eoc.
	BRONX
	THE LEHMAN COLLEGE ADULT LEARNING CENTER (ALC)	Phone: 718-960-8807. For more information about or to register for any of the ALC’s adult education programs, please email: info.alc@lehman.cuny.edu, call 718-960-8807, or go to https://www.lehman.edu/academics/education/institute-for-literacy-studies/Programs/alc//index.php.
	BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE(BCC)	Phone: 718-289-5834. To learn more about adult education programming, visit their website or call 718-289-5834.
	NEW YORK LANGUAGE CENTER	Provides high-quality education in a friendly and supportive environment at an affordable price. For promotional online tuition prices, contact info@nylanguagecenter.com. For more program information for the Bronx location, follow this link.
	BROOKLYN
	THE NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY ADULT LEARNING CENTER	Phone: 718-552-1140. Offers FREE ESL and High School Equivalent (HSE) Classes. Register here or call for more info at 718-552-1140.
	QUEENS
	LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE	Phone: 718-482-5385. Offers career skills and workforce training, ESL services, high school equivalency (HSE) courses. HSE (GED) classes run 3x/week in the mornings or evenings. Apply at laguardia.edu/hseform or call 718-482-5385 for more information.
	SUNY QUEENS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER	Offers tuition-free & career Programs. Apply by visiting the SUNY admissions portal at banner.ucawd.suny.edu/pls/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon.

Updated on September 9, 2025