English Classes (ESL)
MAM’s Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are for people who want to speak and understand English better. Non-native English speakers will be empowered to succeed at work, support their children’s education, and participate more fully in our community.
There are six instructional levels, from foundations for beginners to advanced. We offer a variety of class options and schedules to fit your routine, including both in-person and online classes. Each semester lasts 12 weeks in the spring and fall, and 10 weeks in the summer.
At MAM, you’ll be learning in a nonprofit environment that offers many other services that may support you and your family, including citizenship classes, employment services, mental health support, and more.
Student fees: $40 per semester; all learning materials are provided at no cost to the student.
Registration:
How to register:
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Click here to complete the pre-registration form;
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Attend one registration event in-person and take the placement test, including a speaking and listening assessment (the test + registration process can last from 2 to 3 hours).
*Note: we won't call or email you to schedule an appointment. Just come to one of the three registration events.
Cost:
$40 – Cash or Debit/Credit Card. We will collect the payment at the time you are signed up for a class.
Registration events:
Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6 PM
MAM Spring Branch Campus
(Main Campus)
1625 Blalock Rd,
Houston, TX 77080
(Limited to 75 slots)
Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10 AM
Christ the King Presbyterian Church
1201 Silber Rd., Houston, TX 77055
(Limited to 75 slots)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6 PM
Fair Haven Methodist Church
1330 Gessner Rd., Houston, TX 77055
(Limited to 120 slots)
Come check out our new building!
Pre-register and save time! It helps you get through registration faster.
Submitting the form doesn’t guarantee a spot.
Important information:
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To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older, a resident within the Houston Metropolitan area, and not currently on probation for a violent crime.
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Fill out the online form before attending a registration event
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Filling out this form does not guarantee a space at the registration event and/or our classes.
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Register for any class at any location!
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Not all days, times, or levels are available at all locations
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Photo ID is required for registration
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Limited spaces available at each event
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First come, first served
Class Schedule - Summer 2026
*Please note: Not all days, times or levels are available at all locations
Help us promote this opportunity by downloading and printing the informational flyer:
Para obtener información en español, accede al siguiente PDF:
Special Classes
MAM offers Special Classes to give students extra practice. These shorter classes are available to current or former ESL students and can be taken in addition to regular English classes. Best of all, Special Classes are FREE!
If you are a registered MAM Literacy Advance student, you can sign up for Special Classes. Please contact your class coordinator for more information or to sign up for a Special Class.
Important Information:
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Eligibility: Special Classes are only available to current or former ESL students at MAM Literacy Advance.
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By Level: Special Classes are organized by English level. Be sure to sign up for a class that matches your level.
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Registration: Please contact your class coordinator to sign up.
Special Classes Schedule
Contact us for more information:
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Phone: (713)266-8777
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Email: [email protected]