Berkmar Middle School

ESOL Workshop

Oct. 19, 2010

Resources for ELL Teaching

Sites in Gwinnett Area for English as a Second Language

1. Annistown Road Baptist Church (Updated 04/2010)4554 Annistown Road, Snellville, GA 30039; 770-979-2422; Sunday 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. No cost. (No classes in summer months- classes begin in September) website:

2. Asociacion Latinoamericano(Gwinnett County location) (Updated 04/2010)128 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071, Phone: 678-205-1018; Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Classes are $25.00 for 6 week sessions.

3. Cathedral de Fe (Updated 04/2010)675 Buford Drive,Suite 21, Lawrenceville, GA 30043;770-962-9624; Wed. 9:30 a.m.

4. English for Internationals, International Language Center, Inc (Updated 04/2010),Locations in Roswell and Gwinnett Daytime and Evening Classes for Adults. Can issue I-20s for student visas and help with visa changes. For information call 678-407-8037 or visit website at:

5. "English...Yes, Can I"! is an English-language class for adults, shown in one-hour episodes on televison.(Updated 04/2010)

When: Series 1: Feb 15 to April 11, 2010

Monday through Thursday at 9-10 p.m.

or later the same night at 1-2 a.m.

or in a 4-hour block, starting at 12 p.m. on Sunday/

How: Find this program on your cable channel:

Charter -Channel 22

Comcast- Channel 24 & 26

6. First Baptist Church of Buford, 4550 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford, GA 30518; 770-945-9705; Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All levels taught. Free classes. Cost of books $18-$25. August Registration - First class is the Wednesday after Labor Day. No summer classes. website:

7. First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville(Update 04/2010)165 Clayton Street SE, Lawrenceville, GA 30045; 770-963-5121; Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to May) Classes are free. Books are available for $15.00 if wanted. No registration fee. Nursery available. website:

8. First Baptist Church of Lilburn, 285 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047; 770-921-1220; (September to May) Sundays 4:15 - 6:00 pm; Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am; Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 pm. $20.00 for books. No class charge. Childcare provided. website:

9. First Baptist Church of Norcross, 706 North Peachtree Street, Norcross, GA 30071; 770-448-2716; (Sept. Registration) Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.;Wednesday 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Classes are free. Cost of books $20.00. website: /

10. Georgia Gwinnett College(Updated 04/2010)English for Academic Purposes Program.1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-407-5879, Admissions: 678-407-5313

11. Gwinnett Technical College, (Updated 04/2010)

5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 770-962-7580 Ext. 162. Gwinnett Tech offers five free programs to all residents of Gwinnett County: ESL, GED, Adult Basic Education and Reading, Civics and Workplace Literacy. All adult education programs operate on a quarter system. Registration requires presentation of a photo I.D. (Georgia driver's license, learner's permit or State I.D.)

12. Hebron Baptist Church, 202 Hebron Church Road, Bldg. A, 3rd Floor, Dacula, GA 30019, 770-962-3671 Ext. 276. No classes in the Summer. (Classes begin Sept. - mid May). Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 p.m.Free child care provided.$20 for text book. $35for text book and workbook.website:

13. John Wesley UMC, 5320 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093, 770-448-8636, Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,

14. Lilburn Alliance Church, 5915 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084, 770-921-1843(English), 770-921-5295(Spanish). No classes during the Summer. Classes begin in August. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost $25.00(includes books and materials) website:

15. Meadowcreek Community School (Updated 04/2010)Meadowcreek High School Gwinnett Tech Classes, 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092; 770-381-2548; Monday and Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m There is a charge for classes.

16. Mountain View Community School (Updated 04/2010)Mountain View High School Gwinnett Tech Classes, 2351 Sunny Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 678-407-7616; Monday and Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

17. Norcross Community School (Updated 04/2010)5300 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092; 770-447-2643; Gwinnett Tech Norcross High School Classes: Monday and Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Free. 10 - week quarters year, round, with two breaks between quarters.

18. Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Norcross, GA 30092; 770-448-1313; Classes begin in September. Wednesday 6:20 p.m.-8:20 p.m. Free. Child care provided. website:

19. Peachtree Ridge Community School (Updated 04/2010,Peachtree Ridge High School Gwinnett Tech Classes, 1555 Old Peachtree Rd. Suwanee, GA 3002,4 678-9057-3162, Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

20. South Gwinnett Community School (Updated 04/2010, South Gwinnett High School Gwinnett Tech Classes, 2288 Main Street( Hwy 78), Snellville, GA 30078; 770-978-6853, Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

21. St. James Lutheran Church, 4845 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093, 770-448-5370, Classes are free and begin in Sept. Different levels taught. No class on first Sunday after Thanksgiving Holiday. Walk-Ins are welcome. No child care. Snacktime. website:

22. Westside Baptist Church (Updated 04/2010)2925 W. Main Street, Snellville, GA 30078, 770-972-3800

Classes are on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. during the summertime. During the school year classes are Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This information is provided as a service and may not reflect recent changes made by the providers. Many of these classes are free or have a minimal fee for books. There is usually child care in all of the places for elementary age children. Some churches do provide transportation. Contact each facility for more details.