English as a Second Language (ESL)

New Mexicans speak many different languages. Find information about learning English as a second (or third! or fourth!) language and programs around the state that provide this service.

Speakers of many different languages live in New Mexico, including immigrants and refugees who contribute to the vibrancy of our local culture and economy. English as a second language (ESL) classes support these speakers to acquire reading, writing, and conversation skills in English.

Citizenship instruction is offered as part of ESL courses to support students who are eligible to become U.S. citizens. In these courses, learners explore U.S. history, government, and other topics necessary to participate in the U.S. citizenship interview process and test.

 

Find a program near you today
Alamogordo

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
(575) 439-3812

Albuquerque

Albuquerque Adult Learning Center 
(505) 907-9957

Catholic Charities
(505) 247-0442

Central New Mexico Community College
(505) 224-4282

Gordon Bernell Community School
(505) 916-8618

Youth Development, Inc. (YDI)
(505) 352-3466

Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute 
1-800-586-SIPI

Anthony

Doña Ana Community College
Gadsden Learning Center
(575) 882-6813

Carlsbad

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
(575) 234-9250

Chaparral

Doña Ana Community College
Chaparral Learning Center 
(575) 824-2010

Clovis

Clovis Community College
(575) 769-4095 
css@clovis.edu

Española

Northern New Mexico College 
(505) 747 5039

Farmington

San Juan College
Academic and Career Engagement Center
(505) 566-3270

Gallup

University of New Mexico - Gallup
(505) 863-7516
thackert@unm.edu

Grants

New Mexico State University - Grants
(505) 287-6683
aegrants@nmsu.edu

Hobbs

New Mexico Junior College
(575) 492-2629
kferrell@nmjc.edu 

Las Cruces

Doña Ana Community College
Workforce Center
(575) 528-7477

Doña Ana Community College
Quintana Learning Center
(575) 527-7540

Las Vegas

Luna Community College
(505) 454-5307

Los Alamos

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos
(505) 662-5919

Los Lunas

University of New Mexico - Valencia
Next Steps: Adult Education Center
(505) 925-8900

Mora

Luna Community College - Mora
(505) 505-454-5307

Raton

Luna Community College - Raton
(505) 454-5307

Roswell

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
(575) 624-7000

Ruidoso

Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
(575) 258-1730

Santa Fe 

Santa Fe Community College
(505) 428-1356
ae@sfcc.edu

Santa Rosa

Luna Community College - Santa Rosa
(505) 454-5307

Silver City

Western New Mexico University
(575) 574-5101

Shiprock

Diné College
(505) 368-3553

Sunland Park

Doña Ana Community College 
Sunland Park 
(575) 874-7790

Taos

University of New Mexico - Taos
(575) 737-3730

Tucumcari

Mesalands Community College
(575) 461-4413