Emily Griffith Opportunity School

School Introduction

Emily Griffith Opportunity School (EGOS) was founded in 1916 and is part of the Denver Public Schools System.

ESL Program Introduction

The Language Learning Center at Emily Griffith Opportunity School (EGOS) is the oldest and largest ESL Program in Denver teaching over 2, 500 students annually for over 90 years. Students of the Language Learning Center at EGOS represent over 40 countries and the teachers combine more than 250 years of experience. We are Colorado's Refugee ESL program educating 700 refugees who resettle in Denver each year. We also offer Spanish classes, job-skills training and onsight customized training for local businesses.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 2, 500
• Average Class Size: 18
• Hours per Week: 155
• Minimum Age: 18
• Issue I-20: No
• Housing Options:
• School Setting:  Urban 
• Accreditation: The North Central Association (NCA) The Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI) State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

Schedule & Fees

Spring Semester '09
Quarter 1
Registration begins in January (registration closes on 2/22/09)
Start: February 2
End: April 10

Quarter 2
Registration begins in February (registration closes on 4/23/09)
Start: April 13
End: June 17



Summer Session '09
Registration begins in April (registration closes on 7/1/09)
June 22
August 6



Fall Semester '09
Quarter 1
Registration begins in July (registration closes on 9/18/09)
Start: September 8
End: November 6


Quarter 2:
Registration begins in September (registration closes on 11/20)
Start: November 9
End: January 29

Special Courses & Features

• English for Business
• Accent Reduction Courses
• Conversation Partner Program
• TOEFL Preparation Courses

Contact Info

Language Learning Center
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street
Devner, CO 80204

Tel 720-423-4753
Fax 720-423-4771
Website