English Language Acquisition
FREE English Language Classes 91ԭƬ’s AEL program offers FREE English Language Acquisition classes designed for anyone who wants to learn English.
Program Offerings
- Preparing for Citizenship test
- Improve your English for work and/or everyday life
- What you will learn:
- How to speak English in conversations
- English grammar, reading, and writing
- How to understand English when listening
- Build your English vocabulary
Getting Started
- Eligibility: Students must be 17 years or older, not enrolled in high school, and NOT have an F-1 visa
- Register for AEL:
- Phone: 636-584-6533 or 844-322-4235
- Email: ael@eastcentral.edu
- Orientation: ALL new students are required to attend an orientation session. An introduction to our program is provided, including class requirements and information about the assessments. Orientation dates are below.
- Assessments: Students are required to take a skills assessment called Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). This helps us understand what you already know and what you need to learn.
ELA Orientation
| Orientation Session 3 2026-2027 | Orientation Session 4 2026-2027 |
| Pre-testing Rolla Aug. 25 or 28 Union Aug. 26 Class Start Date Sep. 8 or 9 | Pre-testing Rolla Sep. 22 or 25 Union Sep. 23 Class Start Date Oct. 5 or 6 |
| Orientation Session 5 2026-2027 | Orientation Session 6 & 7 2026-2027 |
| Pre-testing Rolla Oct. 20 or 23 Union Oct. 21 Class Start Date Nov. 2 or 3 | January & February Dates coming soon. |
Contact AEL
By email: ael@eastcentral.edu By phone: 636-584-6533 or 844-ECC-4AEL (844-322-4235)
Class Schedule and Locations
Union (91ԭƬ, Hansen Hall Suite 270)
- Daytime: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
- Evening: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Rolla (Methodist Family Life Center, Second Floor)
- Daytime: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
- Evening: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Washington (Missouri Job Center)
- Daytime: Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
