Citizenship

Free Citizenship classes for adults who are eligible to become United States citizens. Our comprehensive citizenship programs are designed to help the citizenship applicant through the entire application process. The course includes instruction in US civics, history, and government. In addition, the instructor helps the students complete and submit their citizenship applications as well as preparing them to pass the official citizenship review.

All registered citizenship students will be prepared for Naturalization. Preparation for the interview is included in the citizenship class. This takes place throughout the course and especially after the applicant has submitted the citizenship application and is waiting for the citizenship interview. Practice is provided in written dictation and in answering questions for the oral interview. You might also have the opportunity to drive to the interview with your teacher and or classmates who are scheduled on the same day.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - www.uscis.gov

Map of Citizenship Classes in Contra Costa County

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Citizenship Classes in Contra Costa County

Classes in Brentwood

Liberty Adult Education	How to Get Started
LOCATION: 929 2nd Street Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-280-3980 ​Website: libertyadulted.org/ ​ ​CLASSES: Prepare for completing the Citizenship application; the Citizenship History and Government test, and the final US Citizenship and Immigration Services interview.	All registrations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants must pre-register for all programs. New students must register in person at the Adult Education Office to complete a registration form. New students will be required to attend an orientation meeting and take a placement test.​

Classes in Concord

Mt. Diablo Adult Education	How to Get Started
LOCATION: 1266 San Carlos Avenue Concord, CA 94518 Phone: 925-685-7340 ​Website: mdae-mdusd-ca.schoolloop.com ​ ​CLASSES: Prepare for completing the Citizenship application; the Citizenship History and Government test, and the final US Citizenship and Immigration Services interview.	In order to attend class, students must first take a placement examination and be assigned to a class. Placement examinations are held in the ESL Registration and Placement Office. The ESL Registration and Placement office is open Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (925) 685-7340, extension 6754 for more information.

Classes in Martinez

Martinez Adult Education

How to Get Started

LOCATION: 600 F Street Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: 925-228-3276 ​Website: mae-martinez-ca.schoolloop.com/ESL ​ ​CLASSES: Prepare for completing the Citizenship application; the Citizenship History and Government test, and the final US Citizenship and Immigration Services interview.

Register in the ESL Office and start studying English TODAY! For more information, call (925) 228-3276 ext. 255 or ext. 256 for assistance in Spanish or email:  awallace@martinez.k12.ca.us Some Good Reasons to Come Join our “ESL Family”:  Study in small size classes Make friends with students from more than 20 different countries  Participate in field trips, potluck dinners, and our International Faire

Classes in Pittsburg

Pittsburg Adult Education Center

How to Get Started

LOCATION: 1151 Stoneman Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-473-2400 ​Website: pittsburg.k12.ca.us/Page/35 ​ ​CLASSES: ​Prepare for completing the Citizenship application; the Citizenship History and Government test, and the final US Citizenship and Immigration Services interview.

WHERE: ESL Testing and Registration Center, Room 1 WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm DETAILS: Please allow two hours for placement testing, which is part of registration. No testing can begin after 10:00 am or 7:00 pm. Space is limited. Como parte de la inscrición tendra que tomar una evaluación para reistrarlo en el nivel adequado. La evaluación durara dos horas. No se permite empezar la evaluación despues de las 10:00 am o 7:00 pm. El espacio es limitado.

Classes in Richmond

West Contra Costa Adult Education

How to Get Started

LOCATION: 6028 Ralston Ave., Richmond, California Phone: 510-231-1453​ ​Website: ccae.info/ESLcitizen.html ​ ​CLASSES: ​​Prepare for completing the Citizenship application; the Citizenship History and Government test, and the final US Citizenship and Immigration Services interview.

Registration is always open. Call us anytime during the year. An assessment test is mandatory to register for classes at Serra and Richmond High School. Please call the ESL office at 510-231-1453 for testing dates. Sorry we cannot accept ESL registrations by mail or online. ​La matrícula está abierta siempre. Llámenos en cualquier época del año. Si desea asistir a clases en la escuela Serra o en la Richmond High School necesita tomar un examen para determinar el nivel apropiado. Para más información llame al 510-231-1453. No se aceptan inscripciones por correo.

Classes in Walnut Creek

Acalanes Adult Education

How to Get Started

LOCATION: 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Phone: 925-280-3980 ​Website: acalanes.k12.ca.us/adulated ​CLASSES: DHS Citizenship Test​ For the Citizenship Test required by Department of Homeland Security.

Register online or at the Main Office in the 100 Building. ESL Citizenship - No Fee    This class is designed to assist students with both their understanding of English and the knowledge required to pass the DHS citizenship test. The class covers U.S. History and the federal, state, and local government. Sample tests will be available for students to practice. Register for our ESL Orientation/Testing session to register for this class.