Adult Education

English language education is at the heart of our work at NICE.

Since our founding in 2005, we have prioritized breaking down this primary barrier that is faced by newcomers.

NICE English literacy and citizenship classes help our adult students achieve their goals such as employment, higher education, naturalization, and improved family health.

As part of our curriculum, NICE integrates community-minded workshops designed to create avenues of access to resources such as public libraries, public transportation, police assistance, and medical care.

NICE citizenship classes teach civics, American history, English, and interviewing skills to prepare New Americans for the process of becoming a new US citizen.

Adult Education Classes

English Language

NICE English Literacy and Civic Engagement classes help students actualize long term educational goals such as employment, higher education, naturalization, and improved family health. NICE operates seven different levels of English Language Learning classes ranging from beginning literacy to high intermediate. Classes are offered online and at four locations across Nashville.

As part of this curriculum, NICE integrates community-minded workshops designed to create avenues of access to community resources such as the library, public transportation, police assistance, and medical care.

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HiSET (High School Diploma)

NICE offers an online class that prepares students to receive their high school equivalency diploma. Classes include instruction in math, reading and social studies. Intermediate English proficiency required.
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Citizenship

NICE offers citizenship classes that teach civics, American history, English, and interviewing skills to prepare New Americans for the process of becoming a new U.S. citizen. After registration, students are placed into appropriate class groups and receive citizenship instruction twice a week. The program also consists of site-based and class-based civic participation activities and practice USCIS examinations. Classes also include guest speakers along with group and individual tutoring.

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