ESL (English as a Second Language)
Tec Centro York believes that access to better employment opportunities begins with strong, confident communication skills. Our ESL program provides structured, level-based instruction for beginning through advanced learners. Students build reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in a supportive and culturally responsive environment. We use assessments to ensure that students are learning at the appropriate level and to measure academic progress throughout the program, ensuring instruction meets each learner’s individual goals.
- Build the language and literacy skills measured by CASAS and required at work
- Increases learner motivation, persistence, and confidence
- Provides meaningful, relevant, and cognitively engaging input
- Mirrors the real-world reading demands workers face daily
We want to empower you with language confidence!
ESL Class Levels
Levels are determined for each student based on placement testing and class availability.
This course is designed for adult learners who are building basic English skills. Students practice everyday communication by introducing themselves, talking about family and work, and asking simple questions. The focus is on developing confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for daily life.
Students expand their vocabulary and grammar to communicate more clearly in common situations. The class includes longer conversations, short readings, and guided writing activities. Learners build independence using English at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
This course strengthens English skills for work, education, and community engagement. Students participate in discussions, read longer texts, and write short paragraphs. Emphasis is placed on improving fluency, comprehension, and overall communication skills.
Our advanced class prepares students for higher education, career advancement, and more complex communication. Students engage in in-depth discussions, analyze longer readings, and write organized, multi-paragraph responses. The course focuses on accuracy, fluency, and critical thinking skills needed for real-world success.
A workforce ESL curriculum based on accessible novels and student-selected news articles, combined with structured activities for listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary, is strongly supported by decades of research.
HiSET (High School Equivalency)
Coming in May 2026!
Our HiSET preparation course is designed to build foundational skills in reading, math, writing, and numeracy. Through this program, our goal is to equip students with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to successfully prepare for and achieve their high school equivalency credentials.
Digital and paper-based materials are used to support instruction and student learning.
This course is currently offered in Spanish
Digital Literacy
New to computers or need a refresher? This class builds confidence with the basics, including using a computer, email, internet browsing, and completing common online tasks such as forms and job applications.
We also offer an advanced class that focuses more on software skills and increased digital proficiency for work and everyday life.
