May 4th: ODE Birthday Dinner & Concert!

5:30PM: Sit-down dinner featuring Latin American cuisine.
Reservations required!
7:00PM: Benefit concert by Cascadilla Creek
Open to the public!

Dinner and concert will be held at First Presbyterian Church: 315 N Cayuga St.

Donations for the dinner and/or concert are gratefully accepted at the door.
To donate online for this event, click here.

Spring Classes: Join Now!

Spring Semester ESL classes begin January 8th

Morning, afternoon, and  evening classes available
Learn English with experienced teachers and make new friends!

Register today: email esloffice.ode@gmail.com or call (607) 319-5051

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Open Doors English empowers adult English language learners in Ithaca, Tompkins and surrounding counties to live fuller lives through affordable, comprehensive English (ESL) classes.  

Everyone is welcome to learn here! Connect today and study with us from around the world! 

Email esloffice.ode@gmail.com

Can I study English at Open Doors English? 

If you are a non-native English speaker over the age of 18, you can study in our program! 

Email esloffice.ode@gmail.com to start!

What English classes can I take? 

We offer classes organized by students’ levels of English proficiency. We have morning, afternoon, and evening classes, and workshops/events throughout the week.

Can I volunteer at Open Doors English?

We welcome local volunteers to work with us as tutors, conversation partners, guest speakers and office assistants, or to assist our Advisory Board. Please let us know your interest!

How can I connect with Open Doors English?


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Open Doors English : The Julie Rudd Coulombe Language Program