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IHM Center for Literacy

An adult literacy center that supports immigrants' inclusion in American society. It teaches English and basic computer use, and it takes volunteer tutors and new students through a phone line and online forms.

  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Students build English, reading and computer skills, and can also get citizenship classes and help with job, school and immigration forms. Volunteers tutor adult learners. Both paths start with a form or a phone call.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age, People new to Philly or new to the country

When and where

Classes meet Monday to Thursday in two morning sessions (9 to 10:30 am and 10:45 am to 12:15 pm) and one evening session (6:45 to 8:15 pm).

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Times
Morning, Evening

IHM Center for Literacy

Address
4251 L Street
Part of the city
Lower Northeast

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Call 215-338-3120 or fill out the Student Interest Form on the website. New students then take a placement test and book an in-person appointment..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

New students take a placement test that sets a level from Basic up to Intermediate. Classes are small, with 5 to 20 students, and meet on weekday mornings or evenings. The site does not say what the placement test covers, how long it takes, or what classes cost.

Tips for your first visit

  • Call during office hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 1 pm, or 6:15 to 8 pm. The office is closed Friday to Sunday.
  • Ask about fees and the placement test on the phone, since the website does not state them.
  • The site gives no bus, train or parking details, so ask about getting there when you call.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The about page says learners at every stage of English are welcome, and the classes page lays out the steps: an interest form or a call, a placement test, then an in-person appointment..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Tuition and fees are not stated on the site. Ask when you call.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2025 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.

  • ihmcenterforliteracy.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, First step, Contacts, Status
  • technical.ly, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location
  • ihmcenterforliteracy.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Requirements, Status, Last sign of life
  • ihmcenterforliteracy.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Crowd, First step
  • nld.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location

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