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Adults: New Neighbors
New Neighbors offers classes either virtually or in-person two semesters (September – December and February to May). Please see below for more information, and please click the “Translate” button at the bottom right of your screen to translate this text into another language.
The New Neighbors English Language Learner (ELL) program offers English classes and services to immigrants and refugees from around the world who have settled in Alexandria and the Northern Virginia area. With a mission of helping adults and families through multiple services, the program provides a safe place where people from many cultures can build friendships and become thriving members of our community while learning English.
New Neighbors is a two-semester, academic year program that includes:
- Multiple levels of adult English classes taught with a structured curriculum utilizing a rich selection of teaching materials
- Family literacy events for parents and children to encourage speaking and reading in English at home
- Guest speakers who provide information on citizenship, jobs, housing, computer courses, and legal services
- Field trips and referrals to important community resources
On average, 75-80 percent of students demonstrate enough progress to advance to the next level of instruction at the end of each academic year. Students report high satisfaction with the classes and enjoy being part of a caring, multicultural community.
Hours & Location
The New Neighbors Spring 2024 schedule is outlined below. Classes are scheduled to take place 1/29/24 through 5/1/24, with the exception of Spring Break (3/25-4/1) and holidays on 2/19 and 4/10.
The semester fee is $125 per student. This includes the textbook costs as well as access to additional services and programs, such as our Citizenship class series being offered this spring for free for all current students and NN alumni.
Registration
Spring 2024 semester registration is closed for both in-person and virtual classes. Please visit this page in July 2024 for updated information about the fall schedule of classes and open house which will take place in August/September 2024.
Registration for our Citizenship Course (offered in-person/online) is still available. Please register here before the course begins on Monday, 2/12: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNCITIZENCLASS
Childcare Available for In-Person Classes
We are offer childcare/sitting services for a limited number of New Neighbors students enrolled in our in-person classes only at Fowler House. At this time, childcare services are currently full. The cost is $125/child for the entire semester and $40/for each additional child. Registered in-person students should email newneighbors@campagnacenter.org to be placed on a waitlist and will be notified if space becomes available.
Seeking Volunteer Teachers!
If you have a passion for working with adult learners who are highly motivated to improve their English, please consider joining our dedicated team of volunteer teachers to make a difference in not only your life, but an adult learner’s life. Typically, eight levels of classes are held Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30-noon during the academic year, with the option to teach either in-person at Fowler House or online. No prior ESL teaching experience is required, although volunteers should be fluent in English. Please contact the team at newneighbors@campagnacenter.org for more information.
In the words of one of our volunteers, Ms. Knox: “Learning English is a first step for immigrants toward becoming a real part of their neighborhood, to making friends, to helping their children through school, to getting a job. Volunteering with New Neighbors gives me the opportunity to help make that happen. In the process, I also meet amazing people from around the world and learn more about their cultures and traditions as I teach them about ours.”
Contact
For more information, please contact: newneighbors@campagnacenter.org
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Featured in the Alexandria Gazette: “Working Toward English Literacy in Alexandria,” December 5, 2014. View the article here.