The Immigrant Learning Center Inc

The Immigrant Learning Center in Malden is a nonprofit dedicated to giving immigrants and refugees a voice through education, public information and research. Its core program provides free, year-round English classes for adult immigrants and refugees across Greater Boston, combining language instruction with digital literacy, life skills, U.S. culture and citizenship. Advisers also help students plan next steps in education and careers so they can reach their personal goals.

Founded in 1992, The ILC draws on more than 30 years of teaching experience to support educators as well. Its Public Education Institute creates classroom resources on U.S. immigration for teachers and helps the public understand the facts and context behind immigration debates. Research comes through the Institute for Immigration Research, run jointly with George Mason University. The organization states that it believes immigrants make the country stronger and adapts its methods as needs change.

What to Know

• The ILC is a certified 501(c)(3) organization.
• The ILC also offers dedicated citizenship classes for those preparing to naturalize.
• A youth board and an awards program for local students are part of its community work.
• It is a member of both the Greater Boston and Malden chambers of commerce.