English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language

Free English Classes

Kirkwood Community College offers free English classes to adults. There are Beginning to Advanced Level classes. NOTE: You must be 16 years and 9 months or older. Childcare is not provided.

How to Register for English Classes

  1. Fill out online interest form below.
  2. We will contact you to schedule an information session.
  3. Attend the information session.
  4. Take reading and listening tests.
  5. Attend English classes once scheduled.

Coralville Interest Form Cedar Rapids Interest FormWashington, Williamsburg, or Monticello Interest Form

Morning and Evening Classes for 2024 – 2025

English Classes Sessions Are Offered:

  • Session 1: July 8, 2024 - August 22, 2024
  • Session 2: Sept. 3, 2024 - October 17, 2024
  • Session 3: Oct. 28, 2024 - December 19, 2024
  • Session 4: Jan. 21, 2025 - March 6, 2025
  • Session 5: March 24, 2025 - June 5, 2025

Locations

Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning (KLIFE)
6406 Linn View Pkwy SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the morning or the evening.

  • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
  • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 

Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa
2301 Oakdale Blvd.
Coralville, IA 52241

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the morning or the evening.

  • 9:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
  • 11:25 a.m. – 1:25 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the morning or the evening. *Only students with no options for face-to-face classes in their county can enroll in online classes.

  • 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Need to Update Your Information On the Wait List?

Cedar Rapids: Email HSCPCR.ops@kirkwood.edu or call 319-784-1510
All other locations: Email HSCPIC.ops@kirkwood.edu or call 319-887-3656


Questions?

Cedar Rapids (Linn County)
Amanda Albertsen
Email: amanda.albertsen@kirkwood.edu
319-784-1510

Coralville (Johnson County)
Alexandra Lubbers
Email: alexandra.lubbers@kirkwood.edu
319-887-3656

Regional (Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, and Washington Counties)
Kristin Ho
Email: kristin.ho@kirkwood.edu
319-382-5456