English for Speakers of Other Languages Program

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program provides English language
instruction for limited English proficient students. ESOL students are identified as limited English proficient using the state-sponsored LAS (Language Assessment Scale) Links, which is given to students for whom English is not their native or home language. Based on scores in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, students are placed in special language support classes.

The primary goal of the program is to develop students' English language proficiency so that they may achieve overall academic success. Students enrolled in the program receive ESOL instruction while also participating in the mainstream academic program. If ESOL instruction is not provided in a student's zoned school, the student's parents or guardians may request a transfer to the nearest ESOL Center.

For more information, you may contact the ESOL Program at 410-396-8544.

ESOL Schools

• Lakeland #012

• General Wolfe #023

• Commodore John Rodgers #027

• Charles Carroll, Barrister #034

• Dallas F. Nicholas #039

• Chinquapin #046

• Hampstead Hill #047

• Margaret Brent #053

• Barclay #054

• William Paca #083

• Thomas Johnson #084

• Furman L. Templeton $125

• Maree J. Farring #203

• Woodhome #205

• Morrell Park #220

• Garrett Heights #212

• Highlandtown #215

• Violetville #226

• John Ruhrah #228

• Holabird #229

• Roland Park #233

• Glenmount #235

• Arlington #234

• Hamilton #236

• Highlandtown #237

• Benjamin Franklin Jr. #239

• Graceland Park/O’Donnell Heights #240

• Fallstaff #241

• Armistead Gardens #243

• Leith Walk #245

• Beechfield #246

• Cross Country #247

• Medfield Heights #249

• Patterson Park Public Charter #327

• Baltimore International Academy #335

• Northwestern #401

• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute #403

• Patterson #405

• Western #407

• Harbor City #413

• Digital Harbor #416

• W.E.B. DuBois #418

• Dr. Samuel L. Banks #420

• National Academy Foundation #421

• Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts #430