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Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET)

San Diego Community College District, Continuing Education in cooperation with San Diego Unified School District, operates the Community-Based English Tutoring Program (CBET). This program provides free adult English language instruction to parents and community members who pledge to provide personal English language tutoring to California K-12 school children with limited English proficiency.

The CBET Program is state funded and currently offered at a number of elementary and secondary schools within the San Diego Unified School District. English classes are free.

Enroll anytime! Day and evening classes are available.

Free babysitting is provided for children. Child age restrictions vary from site to site.

CBET Class Schedule

Participating CBET Program Schools
Name of School Street Address Phone Number
Adams 4672 35th St (619) 584-5476
Balboa 1844 So. 40th St. (619) 263-8151
Bayview Terrace 2445 Fogg St. (858) 273-5244 x125
Burbank 2146 Julian Ave. (619) 525-7330
Central 4063 Polk Ave. (619) 281-6644
Chavez 1404 S. 40th St. (619) 527-4098 x4128
Chollas 545 45th St. (619) 264-3113 x142
Edison 4077 35th St. (619) 283-5961 x2601
Emerson/Bandini 3510 Newton Ave. (619) 525-7418 x3134
Encanto 822 65th St. (619) 264-3191 x3010
Freese 8140 Greenlawn Dr. (619) 479-2727 x4009
Garfield 4487 Oregon St. (619) 284-2076
Hamilton 2807 Fairmount Ave. (619) 262-2483 x4601
Jackson 5465 El Cajon Blvd. (619) 582-3527 x4007
Jefferson 3770 Utah St. (619) 293-4406 x2129
Logan 2875 Ocean View Blvd. (619) 525-7440
North Park 4041 Oregon St. (858) 496-1928
Porter/Kennedy 4800 T Street (619) 266-4500 x2303
Webster 4801 Elm St. (619) 263-6628 x3016
Whitman 4050 Appleton St. (858) 273-2700

CBET Faculty Resources

CBET Success

Brenda Zazueta

Brenda Zazueta: My second goal is to obtain my GED because I want to study to be a Real Estate agent to help other Latin people buy their first house.  Read More



Carmen Garcia

Carmen Garcia: I like the tutoring program because I learn how to read to my children. I have two children. I want to be able to help them with their homework.  Read More



Carmen Sanchez

Carmen Sanchez: I will learn English to help my children do their homework.  Read More



Claudia Cantu

Claudia Cantu: My goal is to learn to read, write and speak English because my father will have a transplant and I want to help him with English in the hospital.  Read More



Cutberto Martinez

Cutberto Martinez: I like my CBET class because I can learn English and I can help my children with their homework.  Read More



Gustavo Salgado

Gustavo Salgado: My goal is to find jobs as a plumber. I would like to be a plumber because there are more job opportunities.  Read More



Maria Davis

Maria Davis: My first goal is to get my G.E.D. and to start my career. I want to be a nurse. I hope one day my dream comes true because I like to help people.  Read More



Maria Fernandez

Maria Fernandez: I have a big goal. I want to learn English. That goal is special for me because it is a personal goal.  Read More



Maria Salgado

Maria Salgado: I have learned in my English class how to read, write, speak and understand English. By learning English I have been more involved in my daughter’s education.  Read More



Maribel Espino

Maribel Espino: I need to speak, write, and read English to help my daughter in school and get a better job.  Read More



Marielena Perez

Marielena Perez: My goal is to read, write and speak English 100% to be successful in this country.  Read More



Martha Arreola

Martha Arreola: I feel very excited when my family comes from Mexico to visit because I get to translate in English for them.  Read More



Michell Ramirez

Michell Ramirez: My goal is to read, speak and write basic English language because I need to help my children with their homework.  Read More



Norma Ledesma

Norma Ledesma: I would not be this far without my former teachers and the courage that I have to keep going with my education as far as can be possible.  Read More



Rosa Chagolla

Rosa Chagolla: In my CBET class I am learning how to speak, read and write in English. We do tutoring twice a month. This program helps the parents read to their children.  Read More



Salvador Olmos

Salvador Olmos: My goal is to obtain my equivalent of high school diploma, so that I can start going to college. I wouldn’t be this far without Mrs. Thomas’s help and support in the CBET class.  Read More



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