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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 Digital Literacy. 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.

Fall/Winter Semester 2025: Sites & Schedules

VIRTUAL - New York & New Jersey

📍 ONLY for residents of the greater metropolitan area of New York and New Jersey
We accept teachers from all over the country, but only students from the metropolitan area.
online English classes - Mondays & Wednesdays - 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM

NEW JERSEY - WEST NEW YORK (in-person)

📍 West New York - Nazareth Baptist Church - 5800 Palisade Ave | West New York, NJ 07093
English classes -
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 7:00 PM a 8:30 PM

NEW YORK - MANHATTAN (In-person)

📍 Manhattan - Upper West Side - 150 West 83rd St | New York, NY 10024 (between Amsterdam & Columbus Ave)
English classes -
Mondays & Wednesdays on the 3rd floor - 7:00 PM a 8:30 PM
Community workshops, English classes, and more

📍 Manhattan - East Harlem - 2017 1st Ave | New York, NY 10029
English classes - Mondays & Tuesdays on the 6th floor - 7:00 PM a 8:30 PM
Community workshops, English classes, and more

Virtual Conversation Partner Nights for students!

Join us online via Zoom to chat and spend some quality time practicing your conversational English and making new friends! Spots fill up quickly.
VIRTUAL: ZOOM - every Friday - 7:00 PM a 8:00 PM (EST)

General Questions