Emily Griffith Technical College

Emily Griffith Technical College

We're located at 1860 Lincoln St in downtown Denver. Call 720-423-4750 for more info.

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program has successfully served the needs of thousands of immigrant students in Denver since 1916. Enrollment in the program exceeds 2000 students a year. The foundation of our programs is in our robust, student-centered curricula and our highly experienced faculty and staff. We also have an extensive network of volunteers who play a vital role in supporting our work.

The English language faculty provide student-centered instruction, and all have the necessary experience, certifications, and degrees to ensure excellent classroom instruction. Many have advanced degrees, are industry thought leaders, and serve on boards of local and national organizations in TESOL, adult education, refugee empowerment, literacy, and accreditation bodies for ESL programs.

All students are welcome in our ESL program, and all pay the same tuition. New students come to room 426 to take a placement test and register for courses.

Scholarships for ESL students to improve their English and to complete career and technical education are available. Click here for information on how to apply.

Other Programs Services

We offer GED and more than 40 certificate programs like nursing, computer networking technician, water quality management, welding, auto technician, CAD, culinary arts, dental assisting and many more.

Pre-Academic Career & Technical English

This program provides intensive instruction five days a week with a range of levels focusing on specific language skills. Classes are offered in the subjects of reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, pronunciation, conversation and spelling. This program is perfect for individuals who want to advance to college.

Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language (CRESL)

The Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language program is free for all refugees (and all ORR eligible individuals) for up to five years after arrival. These classes are focused on job readiness an prepare students for their first job in the U.S.

The program is funded by the state of Colorado (through the Colorado Refugee Services Program) and students do not have to pay for classes.

A range of levels are offered, from literacy to advanced. Courses are intensive, Monday through Friday. Students can take up to 6 hours of class per day. Day and evening schedules are available.

Course subjects include speaking, listening, reading, writing, computer literacy and business English.