English Classes

Our program is open to all adults interested in learning English!
To register for classes, come to NSC during the enrollment period.
- We offer rolling enrollment in four sessions a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).
- We offer in-person classes (at the NSC office).
- Classes meet twice a week (2 hours each session, $180 per student - includes workbook)
- Seven levels of classes are offered, from Beginner to Advanced
- We offer online classes for Advanced English (Zoom)
- Online classes meet once a week (1.5 hours each session, $125 per student)
- Online classes are for advanced level students only.
- Class is focused on speaking.
To register as a new student for Spring 2025:
- Participate in an English assessment
- Please come in-person to NSC Monday or Wednesday, from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Contact us by phone if you cannot come to the office during these hours.
- Choose your class time and pay (cash or credit)
Registration begins on March 24, 2025!
For assistance, please email Raia Santos (rsantos@nscphila.org).
Our Approach
We use an integrated skills approach that combines skills in the classroom for a richer learning experience. By integrating all language skills — listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary — we help students learn the whole of the language, rather than specific pieces. For In-person classes, NSC offers Integrated Skills at seven different proficiency levels. For online classes, NSC offers the following four levels:
- Beginner
Students learn fundamental language skills needed in the classroom and in daily life, with emphasis on speaking and listening. - Intermediate
Students develop language skills beyond survival English, in order to respond appropriately and independently in familiar situations. - High Intermediate
Students refine language skills and develop the ability to use English spontaneously and in some unfamiliar situations. - Advanced
Students refine fluency and communication skills and begin to express complex ideas with fluency and accuracy, including developing control of advanced grammatical structures.
Facts about our program:
- Top languages spoken by NSC English Language Learners: Spanish, Mandarin, French, Arabic, Portuguese.
- In 2019-20, we served 465 students.
- In 2020-21, we filled 67 ESOL Volunteer Teacher slots.