Become a U.S. Citizen

Citizenship Day at CCSF Chinatown

Are you preparing to fill out the N-400 form? Have you submitted the form? Are you waiting for the interview notice? While you’re preparing to apply for naturalization or waiting for the interview, you can take free noncredit ESL Citizenship classes!

Take classes to learn English and prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test

Naturalization interview

In our noncredit ESL Citizenship classes, students learn English for the naturalization interview, the reading and writing test, and the 100 civics questions about U.S. history, government, and the Constitution.  
 
ESL learner applicants need to practice listening and speaking skills to prepare for the interview test. Our Citizenship and general ESL classes on weekdays, evenings, and weekends will help you get ready for this new chapter.

Citizenship Classes
Citizenship Class Schedule Spring 2025

The ESL Department offers classes in the morning, evening and on weekends to help you prepare for all parts of the Citizenship test. We have classes in-person and online. The ESL Citizenship classes are noncredit. That means you can attend as often as convenient for you. You can register for any of the following classes to help you prepare for the test.

ESLC 2032, ESL Citizenship: Comprehensive

ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200

In-depth preparation for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization test. ESL listening, speaking, reading, writing, and interview skills to enhance readiness for the test.

ESLC 3032, ESL Citizenship

ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200; literate in native language

Preparation for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization test. ESL reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to enhance readiness for the test.

ESLC 4032, ESL Citizenship: Abridged

ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200

Introduction to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) naturalization test, including ESL reading, writing, listening, and speaking related to test content.