Yawkey Center Adult Education Program ESOL & High School Equivalency – Dorchester

Catholic Charities Boston (CCAB) is one of the largest social service non-profit organizations in Massachusetts, with over 70 programs serving neighbors of all faiths and backgrounds. Our mission is to welcome and serve, with compassion and respect, all those in need by providing life’s necessities, education, and advocacy to move families toward self-sufficiency.

The Haitian Multi-Service Center Adult Education program was founded in 1978 by members of the Haitian community in Dorchester. It is open to adults of all backgrounds, ages 18 and up. The program offers three levels of ESOL instruction.

Career guidance and support is also available for all students. ESOL classes are for any adults who want to improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Students are assessed when they start the program to determine the appropriate starting level.

ESOL classes are offered during the day and in the evening. Most classes meet six to eight hours per week.

High School Equivalency (GED/Hi-SET) and Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs Out-of-school youth and adults can enroll in one of our high school equivalency / adult basic education programs. ABE classes help individuals improve their skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Students take classes to reach personal and career goals, and to prepare for a High School Equivalency exam such as the GED or HiSET.  

Reading, writing, and math classes are available at different levels, including beginning literacy (reading) and beginning numeracy (math). All Catholic Charities ABE classes are currently offered during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are available to anyone 16 years and older with at least an intermediate level of English proficiency.