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.

The registration process takes about six weeks. Students can start class on the date of the next session scheduled. If classes are already full, students must wait to begin class in the following session.

How to Register for English Classes

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

Complete Interest Form

Morning and Evening Classes for 2024 – 2025

English Classes Sessions Are Offered:

Session 1: July 8, 2024
Session 2: Sept. 3, 2024
Session 3: Oct. 28, 2024
Session 4: Jan. 21, 2025
Session 5: March 24, 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.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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.

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

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