Want to Learn English?

Important:

The school office is currently closed, due to COVID-19. However, staff are working remotely, setting up online classes and take-home homework packets so students can continue learning. If you would like to become a student, please call 612.874.9963×0 and leave a voicemail. We will return your call in 1-3 business days.

Come and Learn

2315 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.874.9963

Open Registration:
12-2pm, Mon-Thurs

Would you like to improve your English skills?

Interested students can register in the office Monday through Thursday from 12-2pm. No appointment is necessary. Students register on a first-come, first-served basis. Our office is located in the basement of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Simply enter the church building and head downstairs to find the school!

New students should plan to spend 90 minutes to two hours at registration. If they need interpretation, we encourage them to bring a friend or family member with who can help. Our school does not have childcare.

Please call us with any questions at 612.874.9963.

“It felt like the light was coming! I knew I was moving and improving. When I moved here, I signed my name with an ‘X.’ Now I can actually spell and write my name!”

– Abdullahi, ELC Student

“It felt like the light was coming! I knew I was moving and improving. When I moved here, I signed my name with an ‘X.’ Now I can actually spell and write my name!”

– Abdullahi, ELC Student

Student Requirements

Speaks a primary language other than English
Is an appropriate level for our classes (CASAS scores between 153 and 235 or up to about a sixth grade English reading level)
Over 18 years old, or 17+ with parent/guardian permission and a high school withdrawal slip
Must be enrolled in our English classes to take any of our other “elective” classes