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Citizenship and English Language Classes
- Citizenship Classes at the Library
- Free citizenship classes offered by Pima Community College Adult Education. Classes provide opportunities to learn about U.S. government and U.S. history and to improve English language skills, while preparing for the Citizenship Exam.
- View schedule of citizenship classes at the library.
- English Language Classes at the Library
- Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and the library are offering a free program to adults over the age of 18 who want to learn how to speak, read, and write English.
- View schedule of English classes at the library.
Citizenship, Immigration & Refugee Agencies
- U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
- 1-800-375-5283 para encontrar la oficina mas cerca/to find the closest office.
- http://www.uscis.gov
- Mexican Consulate/Consulado Mexicano
- 553 S. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-882-5595 / 520-882-5596 - Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services
- 400 West Congress
Tucson, AZ 85701
1-800-352-4558 - http://www.ade.state.az.us/adult-ed/
- Border Action Network/BAN
- 842 S 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-623-4944
http://www.borderaction.org/ - Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc.
- 140 W Speedway, Suite 230
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-623-0344
http://www.ccs-soaz.org/ - Derechos Humanos
- 631 S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-770-1373
http://www.derechoshumanosaz.net/ - International Rescue Committee
- 3100 N Campbell Ave, Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-319-2128
http://www.theirc.org/us-program/us-tucson-az - Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest - Multicultural Services
- 5049 E. Broadway Blvd. Suite 126.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Refugee/Immigration: 520-721-4444
Asylum Program of Arizona: 520-623-4555
http://www.lss-sw.org/multi-cultural-services.html - No More Deaths
- c/o Unitarian Universalist Church, P.O Box 40782
Tucson, AZ 85717
520-495-5583
http://www.nomoredeaths.org/ - Pima Community College Adult Basic Education
- 520-206-6500
Citizenship Ed: 520-881-5520
Offers citizenship test preparation. - http://www.pima.edu/adulted
- Somali Bantu Association of Tucson, AZ
- 4500 East Speedway, Suite 12
Tucson, Arizona 85712
520-881-4373
Fax 520-881-4118
http://www.sbata.org/ - Southside Presbyterian Church
- 317 W 23rd Street
Tucson 85713
520-623-6857
http://www.southsidepresbyterian.org/
Courses, Test Preparation and Guides
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
- A resource for translations by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and community organizations of the U.S. history and government test questions. Many languages available.
- Recursos para Hacerse Ciudadano de los Estados Unidos
- Dallas Public Library provides many links to resources for those interested in U.S. citizenship.
- USA Learns
- A free site for immigrants and other adults who want to learn or improve their English skills.
Resources for Refugee Service Providers
- Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services (BRYCS)
- Provides national technical assistance to organizations serving refugees and immigrants so that all newcomer children and youth can reach their potential.
Library Resources
Quality resources you can't find anywhere else on the web, free with your library card.
Tutoring, Skills-Building & Test Preparation
- Brainfuse Online Tutoring — Live tutors, plus tutorials, skills-building and test prep
- LearningExpressLibrary — Practice tests for SAT, GED, ASVAB & more
- Universal Class — Video-based Adult-Education courses in a collaborative learning environment, covering a wide range of subjects. Graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement, and available Continuing Education Units help you master and document your educational goals.
- Skills Tutor — Improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, mathematics, language, algebra, science, information and workforce readiness skills
Language Learning
- Mango Languages — An easy conversation-based system to help you learn 23 languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, & English for non-native speakers.