ESOL/HSE/Literacy

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Earn your High School Equivalency (HSE), acquire English language fluency (ESOL), and grow your literacy skills for work and life at the Taos Education & Career Center at UNM-Taos. Where can life take you next—college; career training? We can help you get there. Classes are free.

ESOL

English

English Language classes help you improve your speaking, reading, writing, and listening abilities. Build your confidence and language skills in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.

ESOL classes include a community engagement component that allows you to meet new friends, become involved in meaningful projects, and build your resume—all while practicing English skills.

Spanish

Las clases de idioma inglés te ayudan a mejorar tus habilidades de conversación, lectura, escritura y comprensión auditiva. Aumenta tu confianza y tus habilidades lingüísticas en un ambiente divertido, seguro y acogedor.

Las clases de ESOL (Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas) incluyen un componente de participación comunitaria que te permitirá hacer nuevas amistades, ser parte de proyectos importantes y mejorar tu currículum, todo mientras aprendes más inglés.

HSE Exams (GED or HiSET)

Prepare for your High School Equivalency exams by attending our in-person classes. Sessions are 8-weeks long with classes scheduled Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon. While here, uncover your next steps toward a career path with a life and family-sustaining wage.

National External Diploma Program

This is an alternative route to earning an HSE. National External Diploma Program is a contextualized learning program that assesses the high school level skills of adults and out-of-school youth. NEDP evaluates reading, writing, math, and workforce readiness skills with real-world relevance. This flexible, self-directed, online program allows participants to engage in activities and assessments that have real-world relevance. Graduates usually complete in 6–9 months.

Literacy

Our Adult Education Literacy Program is designed to help adults build the reading, writing, and basic math skills they need to succeed at home, at work, and in the community. Whether you’re looking to improve your literacy for personal growth, better job opportunities, or to help your children with homework, our program offers a supportive and respectful learning environment tailored to your individual needs.

Integrated Education and Training

With IET programming, you can earn certification while improving reading, writing, and math skills critical for work in your new career path:

  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Certified Nurse’s Assistant
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
  • Commercial Driver

Learn more at the New Mexico Higher Education Department.

How to Apply

Fill out this form to let us know which program you are interested in. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Us

ESOL/HSE/Literacy
Klauer Campus
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos
575.737.3730
tecc@unm.edu

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