English Classes
Our English Language classes are designed to teach those whose primary language is not English. In our classes, students will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Classes help students build self-confidence, explore career potential and develop job-readiness skills.
Free Classes!
Must be at least 21 years of age.
JFS The Meadows
Day Classes
2650 N Forest Road | Getzville, NY 14068
Classes are located at the apartment complex behind the Jewish Community Center (Amherst/Getzville) on the second floor. If the door is locked, please ring the doorbell on the table in the hallway for entry.
Beginner and Intermediate Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Limited seating available. Regular attendance is mandatory. No children allowed.
Sweet Home High School
Evening Classes
1901 Sweet Home Road | Amherst, NY 14228
Located near the University of Buffalo - North Campus. Enter through the "Door #4" Entrance in the north parking lot near the field of grass. Classes are held in Room 109 and Room 110.
Beginner and Intermediate Classes
Wednesdays and Thursdays
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*Limited seating available. Regular attendance is mandatory. No children allowed.
Maryvale Primary School
Evening Classes
1 Nagel Drive | Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Enter through "Door #4" entrance located on the side of the building, next to the parking lot and the fenced grass field. Classes are held in the Bookroom down the hallway from the main entrance.
Beginner and Intermediate Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
*Limited seating available. Regular attendance is mandatory. No children allowed.
Orientation is Required for New Students
- Participants must complete Orientation before they can begin taking classes at JFS The Meadows, Maryvale Primary School or Sweet Home High School.
- Orientation for all locations is held at Erie 1 BOCES' Workforce Development North Campus at 1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200 in Cheektowaga, NY.
- You are welcome to bring a counselor, caseworker, friend or family member to assist you with paperwork.
- Please arrive on time for orientation.
- Next Orientation Dates:
- TBA
- Sign up here to register: New Student Registration Form
*These are non-credit bearing English classes.
NO CLASSES DUE TO HOLIDAYS:
May 26, June 19, June 27 to July 4, September 1, October 13, November 11, November 26 to November 28, December 24 to January 2, January 19