LAS CASAS is an educational program offering English instruction to adults. Classes take place at Cristo Rey de la Salle High School, in the Fruitvale District of Oakland. For your safety and others, we require that students be vaccinated to attend classes.
Schedule
Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m.
We offer five levels of instruction from Introduction through Intermediate. We follow a school calendar, beginning in September and ending in May.
Enrollment
While our main registration happens at the start of Fall and Spring semesters, we offer rolling enrollment. We hold assessment nights throughout the school year for those who didn’t get in at the start of the semester. It is possible to enroll in classes following a placement test, and pending space available.
To apply for classes, students must attend an Assessment Night. To see our upcoming schedule for Assessment and Registration, click here.
Classes
Assessment & Registration
Registration, Assessment and Orientation Nights
2022 - 2023 classes will be in person at Cristo Rey High School. For your safety and others, we require that students and teachers be fully vaccinated and boosted to attend.
New Student Assessment - Spring 2023
We are no longer assessing students for the current semester. If you are interested in joining classes for the fall semester, please fill out your contact information HERE and we will contact you before our next Assessment date in August.
Our assessment will tell us your level so that you are placed in the correct class. Full COVID Vaccination is REQUIRED.
The registration fee for Fall 2023 is $30.
Visit our COVID Resources page to learn about testing and vaccination.
If you have questions or would like more information, please email info@lascasasoakland.org or call or text (510) 842-3070.
New Students
To register for classes with Las Casas, students must complete an oral and written Assessment to determine their class level. There are 2 or 3 Assessment nights each semester (Fall and Spring). Once a student has been assessed they are placed in one of five class levels. If space is available, a postcard is mailed asking the student to come and register.
Orientation and registration is required for all new students before starting class (see below for the next available Assessment and Orientation dates) The registration fee varies by semester - the Fall semester is $30 and the Spring semester is $40. The registration fees include the textbook and all classroom materials.
Returning Students
Students continuing from the prior semester can register for classes at a Registration night.
Spring 2023 Calendar
January
Mon, 1/9; 6:30 - 8:30 New Student Orientation
Tue, 1/10 First Night of Class
Mon, 1/16 MLK Holiday – Classes meet, CASAS – New students
February
Mon, 2/6; 6:30 – 8:00 New Student Assessment
Mon, 2/13; 6:30 – 8:30 New SS Orientation
Mon, 2/20 President’s Day Holiday – Classes meet
Tue, 2/21 CASAS – New students only
April
Thu, Apr 6 through Apr 13 – Spring Break, No Class
May
Tue, 5/9 CASAS – All students
Thu, 5/18 Last night of Class / End of Year All School Party
