Additional Resources
As part of BCCLS ("Buckles"), the consortium of 77 public libraries in northern New Jersey, we have free access to Rosetta Stone and Kanopy, among other e-resources with your library card. These resources provide additional language support with helpful visual tools to further your language development.
Helpful ESL Related Websites and Programs
The most common request by patrons from other countries and other language backgrounds is where to find programs that offer English Language instruction at all levels, as well as one-on-one instruction. The following resources are provided with detailed contact information to locate an appropriate ESL program.
Project Literacy of Greater Bergen County
http://www.project-literacy.org/
Project Literacy offers one-on-one tutoring in the following areas:
• Adult Basic Literacy - Reading and writing.
• English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Mathematics for the HSE (GED) exam
392 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ
read@project-literacy.org
201-489-7066
Pathways to Literacy (compiled by Project Literacy) is a directory of ESL and adult basic education programs in Greater Bergen County and includes data compiled from adult schools, churches, agencies, public libraries and other literacy providers. The PDF may be found at Pathways to Literacy.
Literacy Volunteers of America
http://www.lvaep.org/
Passaic and Essex Counties Literacy Program
Recruits and trains volunteer tutors for the Basic
Literacy (BL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
195 Gregory Avenue, Passaic, NJ
973-470-0039
Bergen County Technical School
http://bcts.bergen.org
Free English Literacy and Civics and ESL Classes
Classes enable participants to acquire improved language, citizenship skills, and participate in postsecondary education, training, unsubsidized employment, or career advancement. Instruction is at the main location in Hackensack and other satellite sites.
Adult Education Building
190 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
201 -343-6000 Ext. 4639
Bergen Community College
https://bergen.edu/about-us/locations/the-philip-ciarco-jr-learning-center/
Comprehensive ESL/HSE (fee-based)
Ciarco Learning Center 355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ
201-489-1551
Greater Bergen Community Action
https://www.greaterbergen.org/
Free programs offered include Citizenship Prep, English as a Second Language Classes, and out of school youth
High School Equivalency program.
info@greaterbergen.org
201-968-0200
Cliffside Park and vicinity
263 Lafayette Ave, Cliffside Park
201-366-1020
Garfield and vicinity
535 Midland Ave, Garfield
973-685-0005 ext. 7060
Hispanic Institute
www.hird.org
The Institute operates an extensive adult education program that offers courses in English as a Second Language (ESL), basic business/office technology skills, HSE preparation, and several others.
17 Arcadian Avenue, Paramus, NJ
info@hird.org
201-368-1414
*This email was put together by Melissa Singlevich (Hasbrouk Heights) from the Diverse and Underserved Populations Committee.*
The most common request by patrons from other countries and other language backgrounds is where to find programs that offer English Language instruction at all levels, as well as one-on-one instruction. The following resources are provided with detailed contact information to locate an appropriate ESL program.
Project Literacy of Greater Bergen County
http://www.project-literacy.org/
Project Literacy offers one-on-one tutoring in the following areas:
• Adult Basic Literacy - Reading and writing.
• English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Mathematics for the HSE (GED) exam
392 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ
read@project-literacy.org
201-489-7066
Pathways to Literacy (compiled by Project Literacy) is a directory of ESL and adult basic education programs in Greater Bergen County and includes data compiled from adult schools, churches, agencies, public libraries and other literacy providers. The PDF may be found at Pathways to Literacy.
Literacy Volunteers of America
http://www.lvaep.org/
Passaic and Essex Counties Literacy Program
Recruits and trains volunteer tutors for the Basic
Literacy (BL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
195 Gregory Avenue, Passaic, NJ
973-470-0039
Bergen County Technical School
http://bcts.bergen.org
Free English Literacy and Civics and ESL Classes
Classes enable participants to acquire improved language, citizenship skills, and participate in postsecondary education, training, unsubsidized employment, or career advancement. Instruction is at the main location in Hackensack and other satellite sites.
Adult Education Building
190 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
201 -343-6000 Ext. 4639
Bergen Community College
https://bergen.edu/about-us/locations/the-philip-ciarco-jr-learning-center/
Comprehensive ESL/HSE (fee-based)
Ciarco Learning Center 355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ
201-489-1551
Greater Bergen Community Action
https://www.greaterbergen.org/
Free programs offered include Citizenship Prep, English as a Second Language Classes, and out of school youth
High School Equivalency program.
info@greaterbergen.org
201-968-0200
Cliffside Park and vicinity
263 Lafayette Ave, Cliffside Park
201-366-1020
Garfield and vicinity
535 Midland Ave, Garfield
973-685-0005 ext. 7060
Hispanic Institute
www.hird.org
The Institute operates an extensive adult education program that offers courses in English as a Second Language (ESL), basic business/office technology skills, HSE preparation, and several others.
17 Arcadian Avenue, Paramus, NJ
info@hird.org
201-368-1414
*This email was put together by Melissa Singlevich (Hasbrouk Heights) from the Diverse and Underserved Populations Committee.*
