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ESL, High School Equivalency, and Community programs offered to adults 18 and older in Berks County. All information is current as of March 2026. Contact each program to learn more.
Reading School District
English as a Second Language Program EL Welcome Center 210 Locust St., Reading, PA 19604 Nicole Tavarez Guzman 484.258.7120 Ext. 57981 Website
Offering ESL classes throughout the district
Reading Area Community College (RACC)
English for Academic Purposes Program Yocum Library Room 104 Eleisha Moreno - Program Coordinator 610-372-4721 ext. 5094 Website
Offering credited ESL classes
Literacy Programs Information Center Kratz Hall, Third Floor 111 Riverfront Dr. Reading, PA 19602 610-372-4721 ext. 5322 Website
Offering free and non- credited ESL, GED, ABE, and bilingual classes
TEC Centro (Berks Latino Workforce Development Center)
450 S 6th St Reading, PA 19602 484-516-2138 Website Email Offering ESL and Workforce Training Classes
The Literacy Council is one of LLL's 265 distribution sites, in 35 states. LLL makes children’s books available to children who have little or no access to books at home. Books are placed in laundromats and similar sites in which children and caregivers spend time waiting. Children and caregivers are invited to enjoy a book, take it home, and eventually pass it on to another child. Stop by the office for a book today!
El Civics Civics Government and History Lessons for ESL learners
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