The Newcomer Learning Academy (NLA) provides English Learners (ELs) in
high school a specialized course of study to develop academic language in English while simultaneously learning grade-level content. The program is purposefully designed to meet the needs of high school students who are new to the U.S. and demonstrate beginning levels of English language proficiency.
There are two NLA locations: 1.) Franklin Learning Center (FLC) at 616 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 and 2.) Frankford High School at 5000 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124.
Students who live 1.5 miles or more away from the school will receive a transpass.
Criteria for Recommendation:
1. A high-school age newcomer who has been in the United States for less than a year
AND
2. An English Learner (EL) with a proficiency level of 1.9 or below
Priority is given to students who meet the criteria above, and in addition, have limited or interrupted formal education and/or are enrolled in a neighborhood school that does not offer a full ESL program.
