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. Please arrive on time for orientation at the location you plan to attend classes.
- Orientation for Day Classes is offered on select days at JFS The Meadows from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Orientation for Evening Classes are offered on select days at Sweet Home High School and Maryvale Primary School from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Next Orientation Dates:
- JFS The Meadows: Wednesday, November 20
- Sweet Home HS: Monday, December 2
- Maryvale Primary School: Wednesday, December 11
- Sign up here to register: New Student Registration Form
*These are non-credit bearing English classes.
NO CLASSES DUE TO HOLIDAYS:
November 27 to November 29, December 23 to January 1, January 20, January 29, February 17