CAREER READINESS ESL (CRESL)

OVERVIEW

CRESL classes focus on the workplace and provide students with the communication skills necessary to find work, improve work, and be successful in the workplace. Classes are funded by the Colorado Refugee Services Program. 

ELIGIBILITY

CRESL classes are open to New Americans who arrived as:

Students can take these classes for 5 years after arriving in the United States. Please bring immigration documents to registration. Our staff will use them to check eligibility.

COST

Free for eligible students.

QUESTIONS?

Email: Learnenglish@emilygriffith.edu
Call: 303-325-3392
Se habla español.

Location & Registration Information

The CRESL Program has open enrollment, and new students can register any time. New students begin classes weekly. Students must come in-person to register for classes.

Main Campus
1860 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Registration Times:
Monday & Wednesday, 9 AM – 4 PM

Aspen Hall at Mosaic Community Campus
7039 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Registration Times:
Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM – 12 PM

Registration Steps for New Students

  1. New students can walk-in for registration or be referred by staff at a Resettlement Agency or a Community Sponsor. 
    • No appointment necessary during registration times (see above for specific days/times).
  2. Complete placement test 
  3. Choose class(es) based on level and schedule 
  4. Students taking in-person classes will get a student ID card and tour building. Students taking online classes will receive the link to join class and receive class materials. 
  5. Start classes!

CLASS OPTIONS

Level:
Literacy (beginner), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Time of Day:
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening

Format:
In-person (at Main Campus and Aspen Hall) and Online

Time of Day:
Daytime Morning and Afternoon

Format:
Online

Level:
1, 2, 3, 4

Time of Day:
Daytime Afternoon

Format:
In-person (only at Main Campus)

Level:
2, 3, 4, 5

Time of Day:
Daytime Afternoon

Format:
Online

Level:
4, 5

Time of Day:
Morning and Evening

Format:
Online

NOTE: Online classes do fill up and availability is not guaranteed. Students interested in online classes must have an email address, reliable internet access, and a device with Google Meet compatibility. Specific class options and details will be available at registration.

FAQS

You must come into one of our offices to register for classes.

You cannot register a friend or family member. All students must come in-person to take a placement test and choose classes. We use an interpretation phone service so that we can communicate with your friend or family member in their language.

Yes. Please talk to one of the CRESL Navigators to change your schedule.

Our PACE classes are open to all students, however, they are tuition-based meaning you will be required to pay for PACE classes. We encourage you to talk to a Navigator about your options in both the CRESL and PACE programs based on your learning needs

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