English Language Classes (ESOL)

Free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes

About Free ESOL Classes

Free English (ESOL) classes at Bristol Community College are funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE). These classes are intended for beginner- and intermediate-level English language learners.

Due to the high demand for free English classes and the limited number of vacancies, students are chosen to participate through a lottery drawing held two times each year (July and December).

The Bristol Adult Education ESOL Information (Intake) Form will re-open on April 1, 2025. 

Fall 2025 Lottery Eligibility

To begin the process of entering the Fall 2025 Free ESOL Class Lottery, complete the Bristol Adult Education ESOL Information (Intake) Form for the Fall 2025 Free ESOL Class Lottery between April 1, 2025 and June 15, 2025.

Students who complete the Bristol Adult Education ESOL Information (Intake) Form will receive an email to schedule an appointment for placement testing. Students are eligible for the lottery after completing the required placement test. 

Contact

For more information, please contact the Bristol Adult Education ESOL Program at ESOL@BristolCC.edu. 

Other Opportunities to Learn English

Free MA Adult Education Classes

Find more information about free MA Adult Education ESOL Programs and the MA Adult Education Help Desk Directory below. 

• MA Adult Education Help Desk (Free Program Directory)

• Brockton Adult Learning Center, Brockton.

• Catholic Charities English Transcultural Center (ETC), Brockton.

• MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy.

• SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc., Fall River/Taunton.

• Stoughton Public Library – Adult Literacy ESOL, Stoughton.

• The Literacy Center, Attleboro.

• Training Resources of America, Inc., Brockton/New Bedford/Quincy.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses at Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College offers credited courses for Intermediate/Advanced English Language Learners. Click here for more information about ESL courses at Bristol.

Sign up to take the ESL Placement Test here. Select the ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE EXAM from the list of group options provided.

To help you get ready for the test, you may utilize the Placement test preparation videos and materials below:

• Advanced ESL Placement Workshop.
• Intermediate ESL Placement Workshop.
• ESL Placement Test Sample Questions.
• ESL Placement Test Sample Questions – Answer Key.