Education Center

English Classes

Beginning English Extended Cultural Orientation

Extended support group for both pre-literate men and women of various backgrounds. Participants will practice essential English communication skills for daily life—such as greetings, shopping, transportation, and healthcare—through interactive and practical activities. The program combines basic English language learning with cultural orientation, wellness, and integration support. Participants will practice essential communication skills for daily life—such as greetings, shopping, transportation, and healthcare—through interactive and practical activities.

Intermediate English

This Intermediate ESL course supports adult learners in strengthening functional English skills needed for greater independence in daily life and community participation. Building on foundational language skills, participants practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing through real-world contexts such as healthcare communication, transportation navigation, workplace readiness, school engagement, and civic participation. Instruction integrates cultural orientation, wellness topics, and practical problem-solving activities to promote confidence, self-advocacy, and successful integration into the local community.

Vocational (Advanced) English

The Vocational (Advanced) ESL course prepares adult learners for successful participation in the U.S. workforce by strengthening advanced English communication skills used in professional and employment settings. Participants develop job-specific vocabulary, workplace communication strategies, and cultural norms related to employment, including interviewing, customer service, teamwork, safety, and supervisor interactions. The course integrates practical language application, cultural orientation, and career-readiness activities to support economic self-sufficiency, long-term employment retention, and professional growth.

Who can enroll?

Maximum of 5 years in the U.S. Refugees, Asylees, Parolees, SIV, TVisa, Amerasian, U-Visa.
Documents required to enroll: I-94, Identification that reflects legal status
Enrollment information: 509-828-9609

Our classes are free, If you really want to learn English and don't fall into those requirements, don't worry, we welcome everyone that is interested in learning and willing to grow and adapt to the U.S.

Computer Basics (8-10 Weeks)

The Computer Basics course is designed for adult learners with little to no prior computer experience. Participants will build foundational digital skills needed for daily life, work readiness, and community integration. Through hands-on, guided practice, learners will become familiar with using a computer, keyboard, and mouse; navigating the internet safely; creating and managing email accounts; and using basic programs such as word processing tools.

Computer classes do require appropriate ORR eligibility requirements in order to enroll.

Sewing Textile Arts (8-10 weeks)

The Sewing & Textile Arts course is a hands-on, skill-building program designed to support refugee and immigrant women in developing practical sewing skills while fostering creativity, confidence, and community connection. Participants will learn foundational sewing techniques, including hand stitching, basic machine operation, fabric identification, pattern use, and simple garment or household item construction.

Sewing classes do require appropriate ORR eligibility requirements in order to enroll.