Citizenship Preparation Class

Citizenship Preparation Class is an 11-week course from St. Mark Communication Education and the Boston Public Library designed to help eligible applicants prepare for the U.S. naturalization interview. The class combines English-language instruction with preparation for all 128 questions in the civics portion of the citizenship exam. Experienced, trained teachers lead the course, and individual tutoring is available during each class to review the lesson material.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Venue: Central Library in Copley Square, Mezzanine Conference Room 3, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Course: An 11-week citizenship exam preparation course covering English improvement and all 128 civics questions required for the naturalization test.

Eligibility: Participants must have applied for citizenship on or after October 20, 2025; have held a green card for at least four years and nine months, or two years and nine months if married to a U.S. citizen; and be able to speak some English.

Instruction: Classes are taught by experienced, trained teachers. Individual tutoring is available at each class to help participants review the lessons.

Registration: Registration is required.

Tickets: Price not available

Ages: Adults

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services are available upon request. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance through the department listed in the event’s contact information.

Class questions: Contact Barbara VanScoyoc at btvanscoyoc@gmail.com.

Library contact: Literacy Services can be reached at literacyservices@bpl.org or 617-859-2446.