Simi Institute for Careers & Education
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL classes offer daily instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Based upon individual student goals and designed to meet students' language-learning needs, our highly qualified instructors will help you prepare for academic, career-technical and personal growth opportunities. Our classes teach to all levels from beginning through advanced, and cover reading and writing skills, grammar, context and fluency.
ALL classes are FREE!
Spring 2026
Daytime Class
Dates: January 12 - May 28, 2026
Day: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room: 305
Prerequisites: ESL students will be pre-tested at registration and must post-test prior to exiting the program or at the end of classes. CASAS score is used to place students in the appropriate level ESL class (low, intermediate, high). See sidebar for information on registration and testing.
Evening Class
Dates: January 12 - May 28, 2026
Day: Monday - Thursday
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room: 305
Prerequisites: ESL students will be pre-tested at registration and must post-test prior to exiting the program or at the end of classes. CASAS score is used to place students in the appropriate level ESL class (low, intermediate, high). See sidebar for information on registration and testing.
ESL / Distance Learning Alternative
Can't come to a regularly scheduled class? Have a computer at home? Our distance learning program provides students with weekly assignments, teacher feedback and online access to curriculum from wherever they are. Students meet weekly with the teacher via Zoom to monitor progress and receive support. Morning or evening meetings available.
Class is FREE!
Dates: January 16 - May 29, 2026
Day: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Room: 205 & Online
Prerequisites: New students will be pre-tested at the registration and must attend an on-campus orientation to learn how to access the online materials. A post-test prior to exiting the program or at the end of class is required. CASAS score is used to place students in the appropriate level ESL class (low, intermediate, high). See sidebar for information on registration and testing.
Integrated Education and Training (IET)
Learn a new career while improving your English! Our Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs combine our English as a Secondary Language (ESL) classes with our Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. Complete a trade certification with ESL support. Students who meet the prerequisite score of 210+ on the CASAS test are eligible.
We currently offer ESL-IET programs for Machine Technology and Medical Assistant. Click on the links below to learn more about each program:
Fall 2025 Flyer
view fall 2025 esl flyer
ESL Office & Registration - Room 305
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Registration
Register for Spring 2026 ESL & Citizenship classes by completing the form below. Students will be contacted in August to schedule a CASAS Pre-Test exam.
2026 Pre-Testing Dates
January 6 - 9, 2026
Students will be contacted in January to schedule a CASAS Pre-Test exam so we can place you in the appropriate level of instruction.
Contact
Pamela Jewell
805.579.6200 ext. 1611
pamela.jewell@simivalleyusd.org