ESL and Citizenship

What We Offer Quad Cities

Classes and tutoring options are offered to immigrants at their appropriate skill levels. In partnership with Spring Forward, World Relief Quad Cities offers Family Literacy classes with childcare for young children. Other education services include enrollment in ESL (English as a Second Language) classes and ABE/GED classes, as well as ongoing citizenship classes through NAI to prepare immigrants for their citizenship interview and exam.

Students may also receive digital literacy training, job interview training, the skills required to best support their children in school, information on how to obtain citizenship, and advice on how to meet personal goals. Services result in confidence and the ability to more successfully navigate day-to-day life in the United States.

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Family Literacy

Learn English together as a family. Classes offered weekday mornings following the RIMSD calendar, with beginner and intermediate levels. For more information, contact

Leah Hodge, Youth and Family Outreach Coordinator

lhodge@wr.org (630) 738-7748

Citizenship Classes

New American Initiative (NAI) Citizenship Class offers 3 different options both morning and evening, in Rock Island and Moline. Free for Illinois residents who have had a green card for 4+ years and will be taking the US naturalization test soon. For more information contact:

Anita Mickelson, Citizenship Class Instructor

amickelson@wr.org (309) 644-0886

"You have helped me obtain direction, support, affection and the necessary tools to start a new life here in the USA. I could not have reached my goals so quickly without your help. Thank you very much!"
- Ysbelia, WR Client

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