English Classes

Students play alphabet bingo on a blanket at a park to practice English

The General English program provides English classes for anyone interested in improving their English language ability. 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 six different proficiency levels. 

Program Overview:

  • We offer rolling enrollment in four sessions per year: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
  • In-person classes are held at the NSC office and meet twice a week (2 hours per session) for 10 weeks.
    • Six class levels offered, from Beginner to Advanced
    • The cost for the full session is $100

How to Register:

To register as a new student, you must complete an English assessment. 

Please visit NSC in person on Monday or Wednesday, between 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. If you cannot visit during these hours, contact us by phone to make alternate arrangements.

During registration, you will:

  1. Complete an English assessment
  2. Choose your class time
  3. Pay for your course (cash or credit accepted)

For assistance, please contact Raia Santos at rsantos@nscphila.org.

Facts about our program:

  • Top languages spoken by NSC English Language Learners: Spanish, French, and Arabic
  • In 2025, we served 402 students