Learn English in Denver
Learning English will help you take care of your basic needs, get a job, be successful at your job, communicate with other Americans, and adjust more quickly to your new life in Denver.
Here you can find how the IRC can help you with your resettlement and life in the US. Looking to donate or learn more about how the IRC works? Visit Rescue.org
Learning English will help you take care of your basic needs, get a job, be successful at your job, communicate with other Americans, and adjust more quickly to your new life in Denver.
Whether you are just beginning to learn English or want to improve the skills you already have, our staff can help you with several programs and resources.
Educational Support for English Learners
We connect clients with organizations that teach English for free or at a low cost.
English Tutoring Support
We pair clients with volunteer English tutors to practice their English at home.
The schools listed below are official partners of the International Rescue Committee. You can study in these schools for 5 years from the date of your arrival to the United States. The tuition costs are covered by the Colorado Department of Human Services. The International Rescue Committee needs to submit your documents to the school before your visit.
Please contact The International Rescue Committee before you go to the school for registration.
Emily Griffith Technical College (located in Denver)
The school has classes in-person and online. You can enroll in classes any time of the year. Here are the locations for in-person classes:
Spring Institute (located in Denver and Aurora)
The school has classes in-person and online. The classes at the school start several times per year. Here are the locations for in-person classes:
IRCNoCo (located in Evans and Greely)
The school has classes in-person and online. You can enroll in classes any time of the year. Here are the locations for in-person classes:
D11 (located in Colorado Springs)
The school has classes in-person and online. You can enroll in classes any time of the year. Here are the locations for in-person classes:
Focus Points (located in Denver)
The school has classes in-person and online. You can enroll in classes any time of the year. You can only visit the school for registration purposes:
JeffCo (located in Lakewood and Arvada)
The school has classes in-person and online. The school only works with beginners. The classes at the school start three times a year (spring, summer, fall). You can only visit the school for registration purposes:
The schools that are listed below do not have an established partnership with the IRC. Depending on their current budget those schools offer their classes for free or at a low cost. The IRC will not be able to help you with the registration at these schools. Consider these options, if any of the schools that have a partnership with the IRC (Emily Griffith Technical College, Spring Institute, IRCNoCo, D11, Focus Points, Jeffco) do not fit your preferences.
Community College of Denver (located in Denver)
The school has classes in-person and online. The classes at the school start several times per year. Here is the location for in-person classes:
Metropolitan State University of Denver (located in Denver)
The school has classes in-person and online. The classes at the school start several times per year. Here is the location for in-person classes:
Community College of Aurora (located in Denver)
The school has classes in-person and online. The classes at the school start several times per year. Here is the location for in-person classes:
Asian Pacific Development Center (located in Aurora)
The school has classes in-person and online. The classes at the school start several times per year. Here is the location for in-person classes:
The Learning Source (located in Denver, Centennial, and Fort Collins)
The school has only in-person classes. The classes at the school start several times per year. Here are the locations for in-person classes: