Director:	David Holsclaw
Address:	526 Campbell, Kansas City, MO 64106 directions
Information:	816-691-2832
Classes available:	9:00am - 12:00pm on Monday - Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

The Don Bosco Centers has been teaching English to new Americans for 30 years. In 2010, the Don Bosco English as a Second Language Center will celebrate its 50,000th student. Students have come from countries all over the world, including Bosnia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Mexico, Russia, Somalia, Sudan and many others. Helping these adults build language skills doesn't just benefit the individual, but the entire Greater Kansas City community.

Learning English is a considerable challenge for many new Americans, and for some, it can seem almost impossible. However, without the knowledge of English, people can feel isolated and oppressed. Employment opportunities are severely limited. Barriers are present with everyday activities ranging from grocery shopping to seeking medical attention. The Don Bosco English as a Second Language Center helps to break those barriers by providing free English classes to new Americans.

The Don Bosco program, offered in partnership with Metropolitan Community Colleges - Penn Valley, offers six levels of classes, each designed for a different level of proficiency. Students are tested at registration to determine their English skill level, and then enrolled into the appropriate class. The curriculum is designed to teach not only the language, but also aspects of American daily life, culture, and traditions.

For more information download the flyer in English or Spanish.