Enrollment is now open for free adult education classes in nine of the City’s Community Schools! Classes begin in September and include:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) – reading, writing, and math
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
To enroll:
- Residents must be 16 or older
- Residents must attend an intake session.
See below for a list of courses offered at each school. Call the educational agency at the phone number listed to enroll, or call the Office of Adult education at 215-686-5250.
F.S. Edmonds (Northwest Philadelphia) – 8025 Thouron Ave
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| Reading, writing and math (ABE) | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | September 24 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 x200 |
George Washington High School (Northeast Philadelphia) – 10175 Bustleton Ave
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| ESL | Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m | September 16 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 |
| ESL | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | September 16 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 |
| Reading, writing, and math (ABE) | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | September 17 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 |
| ESL | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | September 17 | December 20 | New World Association
215-856-7316 |
South Philadelphia High School (South Philadelphia) – 2101 S Broad St
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| ESL | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | September 23 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 |
Southwark School (South Philadelphia) – 1835 S 9th St
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| ESL | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | September 24 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 |
Tilden Middle School (Southwest Philadelphia) – 6601 Elmwood Ave
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| ESL | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | September 24 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 |
| Reading, writing, and math (ABE) | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | September 23 | December 20 | Center for Literacy
215-474-1235 |
Kensington Health Sciences Academy (Kensington) – 2463 Emerald St
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| Reading, writing, and math (ABE) | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | September 16 | December 20 | Lutheran Settlement House
Call 215-426-8610 x1242 Text 267-961-2337 |
William Cramp School (North Philadelphia) – 3449 N Mascher St
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| ESL | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | September 17 | December 20 | Lutheran Settlement House
Call 215-426-8610 x1242 Text 267-961-2337 |
| Reading, writing, and math (ABE) | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | September 16 | December 20 | Lutheran Settlement House
Call 215-426-8610 x1242 Text 267-961-2337 |
Edward Gideon School (North Philadelphia) – 2817 W Glenwood Ave
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| Reading, writing, and math (ABE) | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | October 1 | December 20 | New World Association
215-856-7316 |
Murrell Dobbins CTE High School (North Philadelphia) – 2150 W Lehigh Ave
| Class | Class Times | Start Date | End Date | Agency and Phone Number |
| Reading, writing, and math (ABE) | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. | October 1 | December 20 | New World Association
215-856-7316 |
Philadelphia has 17 Community Schools all across the city. Learn more about this initiative that serves all Philadelphians.
