Quick Comparison Chart: ESOL Learning Centers & Family Learning Program
Learning Centers
Family Learning
Student population
Adult ESOL learners
Adult ESOL learners with children ages 2-12
Curriculum focus
Life-skills based English language and basic computer skills instruction
Life-skills based English language instruction with a focus on family involvement and literacy
Class size
8-15 students per teacher
20-24 total student enrollment
Number of teachers per class
2-4 depending on number of students enrolled
2 (one for each level)
Class format
Students are separated by learning level (i.e. Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced)
Classes are separated into 2 learning levels. Adults and children are taught separately but come together bi-monthly for an activity
Child care
None provided (adults only)
Available at no cost
