PROGRAMS
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Lamplight's ESOL program advances students' English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Our curriculum is interactive, fun, and comprehensive. Lessons are taught by expert teachers with years of experience. Attention is given to students' individual learning needs to ensure that every student makes progress.
Students in Lamplight's ESOL program also have access to career advising, job search assistance, and referrals for other social service needs.
Spring Session Dates: March 31, 2026 - June 4, 2026
Levels/Days/Times:
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Low Beginner: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm
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High Beginner: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:10 - 8:40pm
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Intermediate: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Locations:
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Arlington Housing Authority, Menotomy Manor, 2 Fremont Ct., Arlington, MA
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Arlington EATS, 117 Broadway, Arlington, MA
Student commitment: Students must be able to attend all classes and complete a half hour of homework per class.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Lamplight's ESOL program supports the economic mobility of people who are employed or underemployed in entry level jobs and have limited incomes below 80% of Average Median Income (AMI). Students must also live or work in Arlington, Cambridge, Medford, Somerville or Waltham.
Questions?: Contact lisa@lamplightliteracy.org
Healthcare Careers
Pathway
For Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care workers
Pre-TEAS and TEAS Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants
This series of free courses helps health care workers with intermediate English skills take the next step in their journey toward nursing school admissions. Students will learn the academic reading, writing, and math skills tested by the TEAS exam, starting from a more foundational level. The TEAS exam is an admissions requirement for nursing programs that can be a barrier to nonnative English speaking applicants.
Note: Presently, this series focusses on the TEAS reading, writing, and math subtests. Students will still need further study to prepare for the TEAS science subtest.
Courses offered:
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Pre-TEAS Skill Prep (Part I) for Certified Nursing Assistants
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Pre-TEAS Skill Prep (Part II) for Certified Nursing Assistants
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English TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants
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Math TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants
Dates:
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English Pre-TEAS Skill Prep (Part I): September - November 2025
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English Pre-TEAS Skill Prep (Part II): January - March 2026
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English TEAS Test Prep: March - June 2026
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Math TEAS Test Prep: January - March 2026 or March - June 2026
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Virtual class, Online*
*Students must connect using a computer not a phone.
Student commitment: Students must be able to attend all classes and complete 1 hour of homework per class.
Cost: Free.
Eligibility:
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Certified Nursing Assistants or people employed in patient care who seek to advance in their health care careers.
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Participants must pass Lamplight's placement exam demonstrating intermediate or advanced English skills depending on the course.
Questions: Contact lisa@lamplightliteracy.org