ELL Level 4 Class Description: The Level 4 ELL class is the highest level of English taught at NICE. Students in this class should be able to read and write on an Intermediate-Advanced level. The Level 4 class emphasizes grammatical and writing skills, with the end goal of being able to write a well-constructed, intelligible [...]

ELL Level 3 Class Description: Level 3 ELL classes emphasize more complicated grammar structures, and more sophisticated communicative functions. Students in this class have learned how to read basic stories and write in simple sentences. Passage into the next level of ELL classes requires that students be able to give descriptions of problems, and narrate [...]

ELL Level 2 Class Description: The Level 2 ELL class focuses on skills in the areas of intermediate grammar and vocabulary. Students in this level are expected to have previously acquired foundational vocabulary and basic grammar structures . The Interchange 2 textbook and workbook are used at this level. At the end of the class, [...]

Level 1 ELL Class Description: The Level 1 ELL class focuses on expanding the knowledge learned in the first two courses. Level 1 students learn a variety of important communicative functions, such as expressing likes and dislikes and descriptions of places. Level 1 students enter into the course with some basic knowledge of present, past [...]

Intro to ELL Class Page Description: Intro ELL classes are for the true beginners of the English language, emphasizing basic vocabulary and syntactical skills. Students of this level are not expected to have any previous experience with speaking or writing English. Because of the varying levels of skill, private tutors are available to work one-on-one [...]

Literacy Classes Description: Literacy classes are for true English Language Learning beginners that have never had experience with writing. Students of this level are not expected to have any previous experience with speaking or writing English. By the end of the semester, students of the Literacy class will be comfortable and proficient in writing the [...]

School Impact Program The School Impact Program seeks to bridge the gap between school and refugee communities by focusing on improved communication and cultural understanding. We do this primarily through Cultural Exchanges, workshops for K-12 faculty and staff featuring speakers from countries with vibrant or growing communities here in Tennessee. The speakers share aspects of [...]

GED Classes Recognizing that it has become near impossible to obtain a job without a high school diploma or equivalent GED, NICE offers its students the classes necessary to prepare for the GED exam. GED Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies are offered. Classes are currently offered on Saturdays only at our office on Nolensville [...]