English Learning
PAE currently teaches over 1,800 immigrants and refugees from over 60 countries around the world. Our ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages) helps students improve their English reading, writing, grammar and life skills. ESOL classes also help students prepare for employment and continuing education.
New students must come for an intake to ensure proper placement in the correct level. Appointments are offered throughout the school year.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes
Students must take a placement test to ensure proper placement in the correct level.
Six levels of ESOL classes are offered to give comprehensive English language instruction to speakers of other languages.
Beginning levels
- focus on basic communication, life skills and literacy: ESOL Beginning literacy, ESOL 1 (low beginning) and ESOL 2 (high beginning)
Intermediate levels
- continue to focus on reading, writing, work and life skills: ESOL 3 (low intermediate) and ESOL 4 (high intermediate)
Advanced levels
- focus on reading, writing and grammar in academic contexts to prepare students for employment and continuing education: ESOL 5 (Advanced)
ESOL Class Schedule
PAE offers courses in trimesters each school year:
Trimester 1: September - December
Trimester 2: January - March
Trimester 3: April - June
Several sessions of each ESOL level are offered at various times to accommodate work and family schedules.
The Learning Lab
A supportive environment to build English and Digital skills for all PAE students (registered or waitlisted).
- The Lab is located on the first floor, to the left of the main office.
- You can study English, build digital literacy skills, prepare for tests, and use the internet for academic purposes.
- No appointment needed. Drop in anytime.
- Volunteers and staff at the Lab are always available to help.
Have Questions? Contact the Learning Lab Coordinator:
