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Erie County Donates Used Furniture to IIB
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International Institute Co-Sponsors Conference on Human Trafficking
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English as a Second Language

The Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at the International Institute Monday - Thursday most weeks of the year. Five levels of classes, from beginner to advanced, are offered, free of charge, in morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Citizenship and TOEFL preparation classes are also available.

For more information, contact the International Institute's ESL office at 884-3067, or esl@iibuff.org.

Click the links below to see the course descriptions.

Click here to visit the Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division website.

 

English as a Second Language (ESL)

This course focuses on the four main skill areas of English: speaking, listening, writing and reading. New students may start any time during the year. Students from all countries, and at all skill levels - from beginning to advanced - are welcome to attend. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions offered all year.

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ESL Job Club

Looking for a job? Find out what careers are hot and which companies are currently hiring. Using a group discussion format with a knowledgeable facilitator, get help with interviewing skills, cover letters and resumes. This course also examines college options and other training courses for the foreign born. Fridays, 8:30 am - 10:10 am, all year.

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English for the Foreign Born (TOEFL)

Interested in the American college experience? This course is designed to help higher-level English speakers prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for college admission. New students may start any time. Monday through Thursday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, September through February.

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Citizenship Preparation

This class is designed to help you prepare for - and pass - the U.S. Citizenship Test, including both the English and Civics portions of the exam. Learn about the U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization process, our government and the history of the United States. Students must be able to read and write in English to enter this class. Monday through Thursday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, March through June.

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The mission of the International Institute of Buffalo is to assist immigrants, refugees, their families, and others who face linguistic and cultural barriers to become self-sufficient, productive members of our community, and to increase global understanding and international connections in Western New York.
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