Education Department
The mission of the Education Department is to help residents reach
their educational goals through providing classes, information,
access to educational resources and other services tailored to
individual needs. We promote each resident’s personal development
and self sufficiency in a caring and supportive environment.
Chinese Mandarin Class
Citizenship Class
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Classes
Tutoring Service
Contact:
For more information, call Helen Hui, Education Specialist, at
617-232-0400.
Basic Chinese Mandarin Class
Your child can learn basic Chinese Mandarin!
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Sundays
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2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Requirements:
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Ages 6 - 12
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Deposit- $20.00
If your child attends thirty or more classes, your deposit will
returned in full.
If your child attends less than thirty classes, your deposit will be
donated to the
end-of-class party.
To register:
Contact Helen Hui, Education Specialist, 617-232-0400
Citizenship Class
One of the requirements for U.S. citizenship through naturalization is to
take the naturalization test. During your interview, a USCIS
officer will test your ability to read, write, and speak English
and your knowledge of civics, U.S. history and government. You
must answer 6 out of 10 civics questions correctly to achieve a
passing score.
The RTH citizenship class runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 pm. to
4:00 pm. This class prepares students for the naturalization
process and the English and Civics tests. It will clarify the
entire process and has helped many RTH residents obtain their
citizenship.
To register:
Contact Helen Hui, Education Specialist, 617-232-0400
ESOL Classes
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program at RTH
serves the needs of adult immigrants who want to improve their
English. The classes are offered year-round. There are three
levels of classes: Beginners, English for the Workplace, and
Advanced. The classes aim to improve participant's English
language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and
to help students learn American culture and customs. Classes at
each level are offered twice a week.
Beginner ESOL class:
Mondays and Fridays
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
English for the Workplace class:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Advanced ESOL class:
Fridays and Saturdays
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm; Fridays
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
To register:
Contact Helen Hui, Education Specialist, 617-232-0400
Tutoring
Service
Residents of all ages can get help with their studies from tutors
attending local area colleges. Participating schools include
the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and
Wentworth Institute of Technology. Residents may register for free
one-on-one tutoring or visit the Betty Powers Library when tutors
are available: Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Assistance
is on a first come, first served basis, so act fast!
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