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Adult Education

Build Your Skills for College or Work 

It does not matter how old you are, what language you speak, or how much education you have. Adult Education ESL can help you get from where you are to where you want to go.

We are offering our weekday classes virtually through Zoom and hybrid during the weekends. Technology and internet access are required to participate in our program.  

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Services and Classes

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Tutoring
  • Career coaching and resources
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • Opportunities to improve the computer skills needed for these classes

Enrollment Process 

  1. Fill out the Adult Education interest form to be placed in the call list for the next semesters.
  2. Take the CASAS pre-tests and pay $5 non-refundable, testing fee.
  3. If you are eligible to enroll for ESL Classes, pay the $25, non-refundable for class registration fee per semester.

Requirements for the ESL Program

You must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Score 200 – 235 on the CASAS Pre-test to be eligible in our program per state requirements.
  • Have a valid government issued ID or Passport (Foreign ID are acceptable)

Program Calendar 2025-26

SemesterStart DateEnd Date
Winter 2026Monday Feb. 2, 2026Thursday May 14, 2026

Program Calendar 2026-27

SemesterStart DateEnd Date
Summer 2026Monday July 6, 2026Thursday Aug. 13, 2026
Fall 2026Monday Sept. 7, 2026Thursday Dec. 10, 2026
Winter 2027Monday Feb. 1, 2027Thursday May 13, 2027

About GRCC Adult Education

Located in downtown Grand Rapids, we offer high-quality English proficiency instruction to residents in neighborhood sites that are accessible and familiar. 

Our programs are funded by Michigan Workforce Development Agency which meet all federal and state guidelines.

If you would like more information, please give us a call at (616) 234-3172.

Contact Info

Phone
(616) 234-3172
Office
Sneden Hall, DeVos Campus 113

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Faculty & Staff

Leadership

Professional Support Staff

Adjunct Faculty

Staff

Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Annual Security Report (ASR)

A copy of the GRCC's Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for review. This report is required by the federal law and contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned and controlled by GRCC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The ASR also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual misconduct, emergency procedures, and other matters. This report is available online at https://www.grcc.edu/annual-security-report. You can also request a hard copy by visiting the GRCC Police. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the ASR, you can stop by the GRCC Police Department at 25 Lyon Street NE or you can request a copy be mailed to you by calling (616) 234-4012.

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