The New Arrivals School

  • The New Arrivals Institute (NAI), a Greensboro-based non-profit, developed a program called The New Arrivals School which provides educational opportunities for refugee communities in Guilford county.

  • The New Arrivals School offers programs such as English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) taught by instructors from Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC). 

  • Other classes offered by NAI include cultural orientation, health literacy,  employment classes, and individual educational counseling

  • To support adults with childcare responsibilities, a daycare for preschool-age kids (i.e., 3 months – 5 years) is available while adults are in class.

  • Greensboro Transport Authority partners with New Arrivals to provide direct transportation from the Douglas Depot to the school.

  • Phone: 336-937-4701

Doris Henderson Newcomers School

  • The Doris Henderson Newcomers School is a kindergarten through K-12 school serving recently arrived immigrant and refugee students in grades 3-12 who are novice English speakers.

  • Students are eligible for a maximum of 1 year of enrollment at the Newcomers School.

  • Focused instruction is provided by staff members in English as a Second Language. The curriculum covers Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, English Language Arts, Art, and Physical Education.

  • Field trips into the community provide students the opportunity to learn about and experience important people and places in their new surroundings.

  • Phone: 336-316-5883

Reading Connections

  • Reading Connections is a non-profit that serves any Guilford County adult over the age of 18 who wants to improve their literacy skills.

  • Programs include ESOL, family literacy, computer literacy, and career coaching. 

  • There are in-person and virtual learning opportunities available.

  • Phone: 336-230-2223

Online Resources

You can also refer to the online resources tab for educational resources for both adults and children.