Learn English in Denver

English Learning Opportunities

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. 

English Schools (Partners of the IRC)

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:

• 1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
• 7039 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80220
• 1666 Elmira St., Aurora 80010

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:

• 1365 Boston St. Aurora, CO 80010
• 1635 Paris St. Aurora, CO 80011
• 1600 Florence St. Aurora, CO 80010
• 30 W Del Mar Cr. Aurora, CO 80011

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:

• 3001 8th Avenue, Suite 170, Evans, CO 80620
• 1113 10th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631

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:

• 420 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• 2115 Afton Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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:

• 2501 E 48th Ave, Denver, CO 80216

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:

• 5280 W. Ohio Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
• 7750 Harlan St, Arvada, CO 80003 

English Schools Without Partnership of the IRC

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:

• 855 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80204

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:

• 4440 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211

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:

• 710 Alton Way, Denver, CO 80230

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:

• 1537 Alton St, Aurora, CO 80010

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:

• 1471 S Parker Rd, Denver, CO 80231
• 3425 W Oxford Ave, Denver, CO 80236
• 929 29th St, Denver, CO 80205
• 5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015
• 4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80526