You can take English classes in person or online. The classes might be available during the day and evening to fit different schedules. These classes will help you improve your ability to speak, read and write in English or get better employment.
To find a free or low-cost English class in North Dakota:
- Contact your local North Dakota Adult Education Center or ask a Career Navigator or case manager for help.
- Check with your local North Dakota Public Library.
- Contact North Dakota Office of Refugee Services by calling 701-328-1220, emailing refugeeservices@nd.gov or applying online.
- Use language phone applications like Duolingo. These applications often have free options for self-directed learning.
In-person English language learning (ELL)
Refugee arrivals participate in ELL at Adult Learning Centers. Enrollment is coordinated through Community Connector Services, within the first 10 days of arrival. Please visit the below locations, to enroll in classes, or learn about their education and training opportunities:
Adult Learning Center Locations
Fargo
Fargo Adult Learning Center
1305 9th Ave. S.
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-446-2806
Bismarck
Bismarck Adult Learning Center
1200 College Drive
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-323-4530
Grand Forks
Community High School and Adult Learning Center
500 Stanford Road
Grand Forks, ND 58203-2799
Phone: 701-795-2777
Minot
Minot Adult Learning Center
1609 Fourth Ave. NW
Minot, ND 58703
Phone: 701-857-4488
Dickinson
Dickinson Adult Learning Center
Southwest Community High School
402 Fourth St. W.
Dickinson ND 58601
Phone: 701-456-0008
Williston
Williston Adult Learning Center
Steven's Hall Williston State College
1410 University Ave.
Williston, ND 58801
Phone: 701-774-4221
Devils Lake
Devils Lake Adult Learning Center
Lake Region State College
1801 College Drive N.
Devils Lake, ND 58301-1598
Phone: 701-662-1536 or 800-443-1313, ext. 21568
Jamestown
James Valley Career & Technical Center
910 12th Ave. NE
Jamestown, ND 58401-6513
Phone: 701-845-0256
Valley City
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technology Center
801 Valley Ave. SE
Valley City ND 58072-0030
Phone: 701-845-0256
Virtual English language learning (ELL)
North Dakota partners with EnGen, a virtual English Language Learning platform with a focus on building language skills for the workforce.
The Adult Virtual Learning Coordinator ensures education access for remote learners by coordinating in-person onboarding, course enrollment, and regular progress check-ins. For more information, please contact the Office of Refugee Services:
Phone: (701) 328-1220
Fax: (701) 328-0305
Email: refugeeservices@nd.gov
For more information on EnGen programming, please visit the EnGen Language Upskilling Platform.