English as a Second Language for Adult Learners
Welcome to the Bayonne Adult
English as a Second Language Program
How can you sign up for a class?
Click on the link at the top of this page for MORNING, EVENING or ZOOM Class and complete the form. Then come to the library on one of the dates below to complete your registration and take a placement test.
All learners MUST register online and take a placement test at the library this year.
IN-PERSON TESTING IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION
Everyone MUST take a placement test and complete their registration in-person at the Bayonne Public Library. Placement testing will be held:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Class Schedule:
Fall Semester - October 6 - December 18, 2025
Spring Semester - January 20 - March 26, 2026
MORNING CLASSES:
Beginners: Monday and Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Level 2: Monday and Thursday – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Level 3: Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EVENING CLASSES:
Beginners: Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Level 2: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL CLASSES (Zoom)
LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE ONLY
EVERYONE MUST HAVE A COMPUTER OR TABLET for this online class. A cellphone will not work, due to the screen sharing that will be a regular part of the class.
Beginners Only: Monday and Thursday 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
About the Bayonne English as a Second Language Program
The classes are open to anyone in the Bayonne area seeking to learn or improve their English skills. Each class is run by a volunteer teacher, and focuses on life-skill communications. For example, talking to your children’s teachers, understanding your neighbors and being able to shop, visit the doctor and help your children in school. We offer a fun, informal and supportive environment for adults of all ages, from 18 years and older.
Please note: No children are allowed in class. There is no babysitting service available with this program.
This year, the program is offered in partnership with the Bayonne Public Library.
Classes will be held at the library, located at 697 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ Enter through door on 31st Street
Our learners find friendship and support during and after classes.
At the Bayonne Adult ESL Program, our learners enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment to study English.
Questions?
Class Coordinator:
Betty Zywicki email: eczywicki@gmail.com
Registration or Website Information:
Julie Brannan-Rauch email: juliabrannan@msn.com
The Bayonne Adult English as a Second Language class is offered to the community by a volunteer teaching staff and by:
The Associates in Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph Hand-in-Hand Ministries & Bayonne Public Library
The program is generously supported by The Bayonne Public Library and a special grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill.
IN MEMORIAM
In 2004, Sister Kay Coll, a Sister with the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, PA, saw a need in Bayonne for an Adult English as a Second Language program, and embarked on this initiative. Our guiding light and our founder, she passed from this life in February of 2024. She remains our inspiration and our heart.
