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The mission of this 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.
Call Helen Hui, Education Coordinator
at 617-232-0400 for more information.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) CLASSES
The
English as a Second Language Program at RTH serves the need of
adult immigrants to improve their English. The classes are
usually offered from October to June. There are three levels
of classes: Beginners class, Intermediate class, and
Advanced class. The classes aim to improve participant's
overall 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
every week.
Beginner class: Monday
and Friday
7:15pm - 8:45pm
Intermediate class: Tuesday
and Thursday
7:15pm – 8:45pm
Advanced
class: Monday and Friday
5:30pm – 7pm
For additional information or to sign up, please contact Helen
Hui at 617-232-0400 or
hhui@roxburytenants.org
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.
Our citizenship class
runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This
class informs students of the naturalization process and
prepares them for the English and Civics tests. It will
simplify the entire process and has helped many students in
obtaining their citizenship.
For additional information or to sign up, please contact Helen
Hui at 617-232-0400 or
hhui@roxburytenants.org
Tutoring Service
Resident of all ages can get help with their studies from
tutors of local area colleges including; Mass College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wentworth College and others.
You can sign up for FREE one-on-one tutoring or visit the
Betty Powers Library, Monday-Friday 2-6pm where tutors are
available. It’s on a first come, first served basis, so act
fast!
For additional information or to sign up, please contact Helen
Hui at 617-232-0400 or
hhui@roxburytenants.org
Basic Chinese Mandarin
class
Basic Chinese Mandarin class
RTH will provide your child basic Chinese Mandarin!
Classes Start: Sundays 2:30pm-4:30pm
Community Building, 2nd Floor
Additional requirements:
Ages 6-12
Deposit- $20.00
If your child attends nine or more classes, your deposit will
returned in full.
If your child attends less than nine times, your deposit will
be donated to the end-of-class party.
To register: Please contact Helen Hui at 2 New Whitney Street,
2nd floor. The Community Building (617)-232-0400.
The seating is limited, first come, first served.
Call Helen Hui, Education Coordinator at 617-232-0400 for more
information.
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