Learn English

Metro South has free EL (English Language) classes for adults 

  • Classes are in Richfield, Edina, Bloomington, and Eden Prairie.

  • Classes are available Monday to Saturday.

  • You can choose day or evening classes.

  • Classes are available for all levels of learning.

  • Registration requires a reading test.
  • You will be placed in a class based on your reading test.

Register for English Classes

Fill out our interest form and someone will contact you within 48 hours to setup a registration appointment.

Classes & Locations

Bloomington

Metro South Adult Basic Education

Daytime classes:

Monday – Thursday
9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Evening classes:
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m

Weekend classes:
Saturday
9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Metro South Adult Basic Education
2575 West 88th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431

Eden Prairie

Hennepin Technical College

Daytime classes:

Monday – Thursday
9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Evening classes:
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m

 

Hennepin Technical College
13100 College View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Volunteer  – Collaborative Course Offerings

These classes are taught by volunteers and have limited days & times availability.

Edina Community Center

Family Literacy Class

  • Located at 5701 Normandale Road in Edina.
  • Is part of the Family Literacy Class where there is childcare for 6 month-4 year olds.
  • English learning is part of this class.
  • Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-11:30am from August 29-May 29. 
  • For registration and child care questions, please contact Lindsay Koerner at Edina Community Center at 952-848-3933.

Classes in Richfield

Centennial Elementary School

  • Located at 7315 Bloomington Avenue South in Richfield.
  • Open to adults of children in Richfield Public Schools because of security clearance in the school building.
  • Childcare is not available.
  • Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-11:00am from September 30-May 21. 

Classes in Richfield

Central Education Center

  • Located at 7145 Harriet Avenue South in Richfield.
  • Introductory English classes and Intermediate level classes
  • Childcare is not available.
  • Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30pm-2:30pm from October 1-May 22. 

Eden Prairie Library

Childcare Available

Hear what our students have to say about their English classes at Metro South Adult Basic Education

Volunteer

We support adult learners through a network of caring volunteers dedicated to promoting literacy. As advocates of lifelong learning, we provide both students and volunteers with learning opportunities. Join us!

Questions? 

We are here for you. Call us direct at 952-681-6170 or fill out a Contact Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.