/ Adult Education
English as a Second Language
Classes in English as a Second Language are offered for beginners through advanced students, mornings and evenings in our classrooms in our West Chester location. Reading, writing, speaking, and English comprehension are developed in the context of real-life and workplace situations.
To attend a class, please call the Educational Director, Maryann Stravous at 610-235-4593.
You must make an appointment and meet with her before you can attend a class. You will be required to attend class twice per week.
MORNING
Calvary Lutheran Church
730 S New Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Monday – 9am-12pm
Tuesday – 9am-12pm
Wednesday – 9am-12pm
Thursday – 9am-12pm
EVENING
Henderson High School
400 Montgomery Avenue
West Chester, PA 19380
Monday – 6pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday – 6pm – 8:30pm
Tutors are also available to work with students whose work or daily schedules interfere with regular class attendance. Please call Debbie Rikess at 610-280-2605 or email drikess@cc-oic.org.
La Comunidad Hispana
Kennett Square
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Patrick's Church
212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Oxford
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Hopewell Elementary School
602 Garfield Street, Oxford, PA 19363
Avon Grove
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Avon Grove High School
257 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390
La Comunidad Hispana offers childcare services. For more information, please call 610-444-7550 x227
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Kennett Square
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Kaolin Mushroom Farm
649 W South Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
GED TESTING CENTER
The competition for jobs is intense. A high school diploma is a necessity. Don’t be at a disadvantage! It’s never too late to get ahead. We can prepare you for the General Education diploma examination.
All test takers need to register on www.myged.com. Scheduled test takers need to arrive no later than 15 minutes before their scheduled test time to go through admittance process.
Adult Tutoring Program
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CC-OIC) partners with the Chester County Library, Exton Branch to provide FREE one-on-one tutoring for adult learners (18+) who would like help with:
- Reading, writing & spelling
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- High School Equivalency/GED, TEAS, etc.
The student meets with his or her tutor at a public location for a minimum of 3 hours a week in order to work on the student’s goals. In addition, the student and tutor are able to utilize the Exton Library’s Literacy Collection. Contact Debbie Rikess (drikess@cc-oic.org or 610-280-2605) if you are interested in working with a tutor to advance your educational and career goals.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED!
Help an adult learner achieve success! Contact us if you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor and want to help make a difference in someone’s life.
The only requirement to becoming a tutor is a 4 year college degree, teaching experience is not needed. Tutor Training is now offered online through the PA Department of Education. We also offer additional training throughout the year at the Chester County Library. Tutors are asked to meet with their students 3 hours per week, usually in two sessions of 1 ½ hours. If you would like more information, please contact Debbie Rikess at 610-280-2605 or at drikess@cc-oic.org.
Thank you for your interest in the CC-OIC Adult Tutoring Program.
ABOUT US
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center is a non-profit community- based organization that has been meeting the needs of the economically disadvantaged individuals throughout the community.
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