The Immigrant Learning Center
About
The Immigrant Learning Center is a nonprofit that has worked since 1992 to give immigrants and refugees a voice. Its English Language Program offers free, year-round ESOL classes for adults in Greater Boston, helping students become successful workers, parents and community members. Classes take a whole-person approach, blending English with life skills, digital literacy, U.S. culture and citizenship preparation, and students can also get education and career advising.
Beyond the classroom, The ILC works to inform Americans about immigration. Its Public Education Institute provides quick statistics, original analysis and teaching resources, including a Teaching U.S. Immigration series and materials tied to America’s 250th anniversary. The Institute for Immigration Research, a joint venture with George Mason University, produces multidisciplinary research on immigrants and their economic contributions. The center also honors local immigrant business owners and recognizes high school students for art and essays on immigration.
What to Know
- The ILC is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations support its free classes.
- Students have produced a cookbook showcasing their learning and home cuisines.
- Its teaching resources draw on more than 30 years of experience teaching immigrants and input from experts nationwide.
- Newsletters share student stories, immigration updates and resources for teachers.
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