Adult Education

Our mission is to provide quality learning and social opportunities for our diverse student body, engage families, and offer health and community services through innovative programs and partnerships.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:00PM to 8:30PM


GPA's ESOL program consists of five levels of classes: Basic Beginner, Beginner, Low Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced. The Gardner Pilot Academy's ESOL program advocates learning through investigation while building skills for independence and life-long learning.The program challenges students to set and meet personal education goals. It is designed to develop students' oral communication, as well as reading and writing skills. We also explore the experience and knowledge that every student brings to the program as English language skills are taught using themes and content which are related to the interests, needs, and experience of the learners, including their educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. All classes are free of charge and childcare is available.