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Our Mission

 

The Open Door/La Puerta Abierta offers immigrant families in New York and New Jersey the support they need to be strong and contributing members of society in the United States.

How did we do it? With classes in English, GED math, and computers. We also offer activities and workshops that develop community spirit. We currently serve over 400 people at our four sites.

 

Interested in our courses?

How to register:

  1. Email Teresa at info@theopendoornjny.org.
    Important: Please wait for a reply in two or three days and check your spam/junk folder if you don't get a reply within 5 days.

  2. Read the informative presentation for potential students HERE.

  3. Fill out the information form you will receive from Teresa, or HERE.

  4. Depending on the course you are interested in, take the necessary exams.

  5. Buy the books you need for your course(s) and the materials you deem necessary.

  6. Connect to classes in person or on Zoom.
    Zoom - Learn how to connect to Zoom with this tutorial HERE.
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    Due to the high interest in virtual courses, there is a chance you will join our waiting list.
    We will notify you when there is space. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Winter Spring ’24 - Sites and Times

SEMESTER DATES - january 17th to May 20th - Virtual - New York and New Jersey

VIRTUAL - ZOOM
ONLY for those who reside in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.

We accept teachers from all over the country but students only from the metropolitan area.

virtual English course
- Mondays and Wednesdays - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
virtual GED math course
- Mondays and Wednesdays - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
virtual Computer course - Wednesdays - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

SEMESTER dates - january 16th to May 23RD - WEST NEW YORK, NJ (in-person)

West New York - 5800 Palisade Ave., West New York, NJ 07093 (between 58th and 59th Streets) (Nazareth Baptist Church)
English Language classes only -
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7:00 PM a 8:30 PM

SEMESTER dates - january 17th to May 22nd - UPPER WEST SIDE, MANHATTAN (in-person)

Upper West Side - 150 West 83rd St | New York, NY 10024 (between Amsterdam and Columbus Ave) (Redeemer W83)
English Language classes only -
Mondays and Wednesdays on the 3rd floor - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

SEMESTER dates - January 16th to May 22ND - EAST HARLEM/EL BARRIO, MANHATTAN (IN-PERSON)

Manhattan - 2050 2nd Ave | New York, NY 10029 (East Harlem Tutorial Program)
English Language classes only
- Mondays and Tuesdays - 7:00 PM a 8:30 PM

General Questions