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All Dallas Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 28 for a City of Dallas furlough day.
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With the upgrade to our new mobile-friendly catalog, we are no longer offering a separate app.
Adult Learning
Dallas Public Library is partnering with the Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Adult Education and Literacy Consortium to continue offering free GED and ESL classes. Classes will begin in October at six library locations.
Eligibility: must be 17 years and older, provide Real ID/US Passport/DHS documents and show proof of authorization to work in the US.
Other organizations offering similar services are listed below.
Earn a GED
Take the GED Exam
English and Citizenship Classes
Volunteer to Support Students
Organization | Contact Info | Link to Website page | Services | Cost | ID Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Readers 2 Leaders | 214-905-0095 | https://www.readers2leaders.org/ | Adult English Reading Classes (taught in English or Spanish) | low cost $45, includes classes and all materials | No identification is required |
Dallas College-WorkReadyU program | 972-669-6400 dallascollege.edu; workreadyu@dallascollege.edu 214-860-5902 (GED) | https://www.dallascollege.edu/special-programs/ged/ | GED prep, ESL | Free for many students, some paid classes | REAL ID, US Passport, Birth Certificate, or official DHS documents |
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (AEL) | 214-290-1000 wfsdallas.com | https://www.wfsdallas.com/adult-services/ | GED prep, ESL | Free | REAL ID, US Passport, Birth Certificate, or official DHS documents |
Aspire (Adult Literacy & Workforce Training) | 214-824-2000 aspiretolearn.org | https://www.aspiretolearn.org/ged | GED prep, ESL | low cost ($45 per semester) | valid photo ID |
Wilkinson Center | 972-895-3280 thewilkinsoncenter.org ; (972) 284-0392 or email programs@wilkinsoncenter.org | https://www.thewilkinsoncenter.org/adult-education/ | GED prep, ESL | Free | Valid ID (drivers or green card) and Social Security Card |
Catholic Charities Dallas | 866-223-7500 or 214-337-0175 - Ana Schaller | https://www.ccdallas.org/services/children-family-senior-services/together-we-learn/ | Some GED, ESL | Free (but asked to donate cost of supplies-optional) | Proof of address; vaccines for children |
Literacy Achieves/Vickery Meadow Learning Center (founded by Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church) | 214-265-5057 ext.: 101 or 106 literacyachieves.org info@literacyachieves.org | https://www.literacyachieves.org/enrollment/ | ESL | Free (but must purchase textbook for $35) | Assumed - proof of address |
Jubilee Park & Community Center | 214-887-1364 jubileecenter.org mbenson@jubileecenter.org | https://www.jubileecenter.org/programs/adults/english-as-a-second-language-classes/ | ESL | Costs range from $40 - $100, depending on residency, with scholarships available for select ZIP codes (75210, 75223, 75227) | No identification is required. |
Casa del Lago | 469-615-0165 or 214-470-9658 info@casadel | https://www.casadelago.org/programs/adult-education#page | ESL | Free or low cost | N/A |
Brother Bill's Helping Hands (collab with Aspire) | 214-638-2196 | https://bbhh.org/inglesenlatarde | ESL | $45 for book | No identification is required |
Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center (DISD) | Diana Gonzalez, 972-925-3134 | https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/dual-language-esl/international-welcome-center/parent-information | ESL | Free | |
Buckner Family Hope Center (Oak Cliff) | Call 214-319-3440 or go to 1304 S. Hampton Rd. | https://www.buckner.org/family-hope-centers/ | ESL | Free | NA |
Dallas Christian Women's Job Corps | Text to register: (214) 324-5665 | GED prep, ESL, Workforce education | free | ||
FinishYourDiploma.org | https://finishyourdiploma.org/ | Search for GED classes by Zip code | free |
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