Learn English/ESL Citizenship

"I am very grateful to our teacher for providing us with online courses during this special period of the epidemic."

"I got my certificate from the Adult School in early summer. It always feels good when I look at it. I enjoyed every moment that I spent at school. Thank you so much for everything! I will never forget it!"

Fall ESL classes are currently full. Please check this webpage beginning December 4th for future placement test dates.

English as a Second Language
ESL Citizenship

English as a Second Language

Whether you want to learn English to get a better job, help your children with their schoolwork or become a U.S. Citizen, the FUHSD Adult School offers six levels of FREE in-person ESL (English as a Second Language) classes to meet your needs.

Classes occur on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Morning classes are from 9:30am - 12:00pm.

Evening classes are from 6:30pm - 9:00pm.

Your newly acquired skills in English will enable you to navigate and connect with your community and work in the USA. If you want to explore another career while learning English, this is the place to be.

You can learn more about our free ESL program with this presentation Learn About our FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.

To enroll in our Free ESL Program, please call (408) 522-2700 to register for a placement screening. Para ayuda en español Nancy Castellanos (408) 522-2716. All students participating in our program must provide a working email address.

As a WIOA Title-II financially assisted program, the FUHSD Adult School, is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. All ESL and Citizenship classes are offered at no cost to students.

ESL Citizenship

Become a U.S. Citizen and exercise your right to vote!

Our free Online ESL Citizenship Program will help you practice the English skills you need to:

Apply for naturalization.
Prepare for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) interview.
Learn about American history and government.
Inform you about your rights as a U.S. Citizen.

Our free Online ESL Citizenship Program offers excellent teachers, staff, and services to support students through the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen.

Please call or office at (408) 522-2700 for more information and to register for a placement test. All students participating in our program must provide a working email address.

To have the best online learning experience in our classes, we recommend a high speed internet connection and one of the following:

Laptop or desktop computer
Tablet or Chromebook

As a WIOA Title-II financially assisted program, Fremont Union High School District Adult School, is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become an ESL Citizenship Student?
What are the requirements to become a US Citizen?

How do I become an ESL Citizenship Student?

What are the requirements to become a US Citizen?

An applicant must meet the following requirements:

Be at least 18 years old.
Been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residency.
Resided continuously as a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. for at least five years (three years if married to a U.S. citizen) prior to filing with no single absence from the United States of more than one year.
Been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the previous five years.
Resided within a state or district for at least three months.
Show that he or she is a person of good moral character.
Able to read, write, speak and understand words in English. Applicants may not have to meet the English language requirement if, on the date of filing, they:
- Have been residing in the United States lawfully as a permanent resident for periods totaling 15 years or more and are over 55 years of age;
- Have been residing in the United States lawfully as a permanent resident for periods totaling 20 years or more and are over 50 years of age; or
- Have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, where the impairment affects the applicant’s ability to learn English.
Know and understand basic U.S. history and government. Applicants who, on the date of filing, have a medically determined physical or mental impairment that affect their ability to learn U.S. history and government may be excused from this requirement.
Be willing to take an oath of allegiance to the United States.

Contact Information

Sabrina Irvin
Coordinating Teacher
(408) 522-2733

Para ayuda en español

Nancy Castellanos

(408) 522-2716

Do you have a question we can help you with? Please use the Information Request Form below and we will contact you!

Information Request Form

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Learn English/ESL Citizenship

Fall ESL classes are currently full. Please check this webpage beginning December 4th for future placement test dates.

English as a Second Language

ESL Citizenship

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become an ESL Citizenship Student?

What are the requirements to become a US Citizen?

Contact Information