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Student Application
(English Learners Only)

Instructional services are provided online or in person in public locations throughout the New River Valley.

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For English language learners, we offer English classes based on your assessed English reading, writing, speaking, and listening level. Priority is given to lower-level English language learners. Classes are offered at various times throughout the New River Valley.

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New English students and U.S. Citizenship Exam preparation students must complete an application and attend a student orientation assessment. Come to the Literacy NRV office on Mondays, between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, for an English assessment. You will enroll in a class after completing an application and assessment. If you cannot come on Mondays, call to make an appointment: (540) 382-7262.

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Our semester-based English classes begin in February, June, and September.

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To be eligible for our services, you must:

  • Be 18 and older or 16 and out of school

  • Be planning to live in the New River Valley of Virginia for at least a year from when you submit an application

  • Agree to participate in instruction for at least 1-2 hours per week

  • Not be enrolled at a four-year university

  • For tutoring, you must commit to one year or until your goal is met

  • For English classes and special programs, you must commit to the full semester

  • Demonstrate the need for basic education (Priority is given to Beginning and Intermediate level learners and Advanced Learners may not eligible)

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How to get started:

  1. Complete a Student Application online (below) or call (540) 382-7262 or text (540) 324-9314 to schedule an appointment to complete the application at our Christiansburg office.

  2. Complete a New Student Orientation. After you complete the application, you will receive information to schedule your New Student Orientation. You will not be eligible for our programs until you complete a New Student Orientation.

    • English language students must attend an orientation (no appointment needed):

      • Literacy NRV office in Christiansburg on Mondays, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  3. After you complete an application and orientation, you will be matched with a tutor or class as they become available based on your needs. 

  4. You will begin meeting weekly to achieve your goals!

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