What English for New Bostonians does

English for New Bostonians (ENB) is a Boston-based nonprofit organization founded in 2004 that delivers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs and workforce development services to immigrant adults in Massachusetts. The organization's core offerings span direct classroom ESOL instruction, workplace English classes delivered on employer sites, and specialized pathways for parents, caregivers, and immigrant entrepreneurs. ENB supplements direct instruction with a portfolio of volunteer-driven programs including mock job interview practice, small business pitch coaching, professional journey sharing, and the Allies for Immigrants tutoring channel operated in partnership with Boston Cares. Beyond service delivery, ENB functions as a centralized ESOL resource hub through the ESOL Institute, which provides TESOL teacher training in partnership with the School for International Training/World Learning and develops online and hybrid delivery models for community and workplace ESOL.

ENB's ecosystem extends to advocacy and employer engagement via the statewide English Works Campaign (launched 2008) and the English Works Business Council, which convenes corporate founding members such as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Eastern Bank, Point 32 Health, Boloco, CW Services, and Compare around immigrant workforce development. Annual signature events include the Raising Our Voices breakfast, the Language of Food fundraiser, and the Immigrant Small Business Pitch competition. Technology is limited to standard online and hybrid learning platforms, with one proprietary teaching module ("Basics of Online Tech Skills for Adult ESOL Students") supporting virtual class delivery.

The business model is grant- and donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. ENB receives federal and state grants alongside private foundation funding, accepts individual and corporate donations through a "Ways to Give" program, and runs annual fundraising events. Pricing for any fee-based services is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are predominantly individual immigrant learners, with a secondary business-unit segment of Massachusetts employers seeking workplace English training. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by an executive director, with key staff including Franklin Peralta (Director of Business Engagement and Public Policy), Evelyn Norman (Director of Development and Communications), and Luis Franco (Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator).

Name

English for New Bostonians

Legal name

English for New Bostonians

Website

https://englishfornewbostonians.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

English for New Bostonians is a Boston-based nonprofit founded in 2004 that delivers ESOL instruction, workplace English classes, teacher training, and statewide advocacy programs to immigrant adults across Massachusetts, funded by grants, donations, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult ESOL and Workforce Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English for Citizenship (ESL/Civics Integrated) (EDAAADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESL for Work & Workplace English (ESP) (EDAAACAC), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), English Conversation Clubs & Community Practice Programs (EDAAACAI)

Keywords

• Adult ESOL instruction
• Workforce English training
• TESOL teacher training
• Immigrant workforce integration
• ESOL advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grants and Public/Private Funding: ENB receives federal and state grants, as well as private foundation funding to support ESOL programs and operations
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and corporate sponsors through its 'Ways to Give' program and annual fundraising events

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

English for New Bostonians is a nonprofit organization that provides ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes, literacy programs, and workforce training to adult immigrants in the Boston area. Its core offerings include direct ESOL instruction through funded programs and community courses, Workplace English Classes delivered on employer sites, the ESOL Institute for TESOL teacher training in partnership with School for International Training/World Learning, and volunteer-based programs including tutoring, mock interviews, and small business pitch coaching. The organization also operates the English Works Business Council and Statewide English Works Campaign to advocate for ESOL investment and immigrant workforce integration across Massachusetts.

Product overview

English for New Bostonians (ENB) operates as a non-profit educational organization offering a portfolio of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs and services for immigrant adults in the Boston area. The core offerings include direct ESOL instruction through classroom programs and Workplace English Classes, supplemented by the ESOL Institute which serves as a resource center and teacher training hub in partnership with the School for International Training/World Learning. ENB's ecosystem spans adult language education, workforce development (via the English Works Business Council), statewide advocacy (the English Works Campaign), and volunteer engagement programs including tutoring, mock interviewing, and small business pitch coaching. The organization functions as a platform providing both direct instruction and professional development resources to support immigrant integration into Massachusetts' economy and civic life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Allies for Immigrants: ESOL tutoring program run in partnership with Boston Cares, training volunteers to support classroom teachers and students.
• English Works Campaign
• English Works Business Council
• ESOL Institute

Products and services

• ESOL Programs Core English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction programs providing language education to adult immigrant learners in the Boston area. Includes funded programs, workplace English classes, and community ESOL courses.
• Workplace English Classes English language instruction designed specifically for workplace settings, helping employees improve job-related communication skills. Delivered directly at employer sites for Massachusetts businesses.
• ESOL Institute A centralized incubator of state-of-the-art resources to support the ESOL field, including TESOL teacher training in partnership with School for International Training/World Learning, online tech skills modules, and customizable online models for community and workplace ESOL.
• Allies for Immigrants Tutor Program Volunteer tutoring program run in partnership with Boston Cares where volunteers support classroom teachers, facilitate small groups in integrated ESOL/technology courses, lead conversation groups or citizenship classes, or tutor students one-on-one.
• Mock Job Interviewer Program Volunteer program that arranges mock interview events throughout the year for immigrants to practice job interview skills, ensuring they are better prepared for their job search.
• Small Business Pitch Coach Program Volunteer program where coaches help students practice business pitches for ENB's Annual Small Business Pitch Event or support those under the English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs curriculum.
• Professional Journey Sharing Volunteer program where professionals share their career experiences with ESOL students through interviews on Zoom and in-person, supporting students in achieving their personal and professional goals.
• ESOL Pathways Program providing structured pathways for English language learners to progress toward their educational, economic, and civic goals.
• ESOL for Parents & Caregivers Specialized ESOL programming designed for parents and caregivers to improve English skills while supporting family engagement and children's education.
• English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs Curriculum and support services for immigrant entrepreneurs looking to develop their English language skills for business purposes.
• Immigrant Economic Recovery & Resilience Initiative focused on economic recovery and resilience support for immigrant communities through English language learning and workforce development.
• Training & Technical Assistance Professional development and support services for ESOL educators, including resources for teaching digital literacy and contextualized curriculum design.
• ESOL Ambassador Advocacy program encouraging immigrants to contact their Massachusetts House and Senate representatives to support opportunities for immigrants to learn English and pursue economic, educational, and civic goals.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Boston CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENB runs the Allies for Immigrants program in partnership with Boston Cares. Volunteers are trained through this partnership to support ESOL classrooms, facilitate conversation groups, lead citizenship classes, or tutor students one-on-one.
• School for International Training/World LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENB serves as a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher training site for the School for International Training/World Learning institution.
• Eastern BanksupportingOthersFounding member of the English Works Business Council. Eastern Bank participates as a founding member supporting ENB's business partnership initiatives.
• CW ServicessupportingOthersFounding member of the English Works Business Council. CW Services participates as a founding member supporting ENB's business partnership initiatives.
• ComparesupportingOthersFounding member of the English Works Business Council.
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)supportingOthersFounding member of the English Works Business Council and Leadership Sponsor of the 10th Annual Raising Our Voices breakfast event.
• Point 32 HealthsupportingOthersFounding member of the English Works Business Council.
• BolocosupportingOthersFounding member of the English Works Business Council.
• Commonwealth CorporationsupportingOthersAdvocate Sponsor for the 10th Annual Raising Our Voices breakfast fundraising event.
• UG2supportingOthersAdvocate Sponsor for the 10th Annual Raising Our Voices breakfast fundraising event.
• Winn CompaniessupportingOthersAdvocate Sponsor for the 10th Annual Raising Our Voices breakfast fundraising event.
• Patriots FoundationsupportingOthersAdvocate Sponsor for the 10th Annual Raising Our Voices breakfast fundraising event.
• Ropes & Gray LLPsupportingOthersAdvocate Sponsor for the 10th Annual Raising Our Voices breakfast fundraising event.
• United Way of Massachusetts BaysupportingOthersAdvocate Sponsor for the 10th Annual Raising Our Voices breakfast fundraising event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education: Statewide umbrella that convenes and advocates for adult education providers including ESOL programs. Comparable on Massachusetts statewide advocacy function relative to ENB's English Works Campaign.

Direct peers

• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS Boston): Boston nonprofit offering ESOL, career training, and workforce development for immigrants and low-income residents. Comparable on both ESOL instruction and employer-facing career/workforce programming.
• International Institute of New England (IINE): New England-based nonprofit providing ESOL, workforce training, and immigrant integration services across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Directly comparable on mission (immigrant integration), service mix (ESOL + workforce pathways), and Boston-area geography.
• The Immigrant Learning Center (ILC): Malden, MA nonprofit delivering free ESOL classes to adult immigrants plus a public policy institute on immigrant education. Closely aligned scope (ESOL + policy) in the same Greater Boston labor market.
• Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston: Large regional nonprofit operating refugee and immigrant ESOL, case management, and workforce programs across Massachusetts. Comparable on ESOL instruction and immigrant integration mission, with broader service portfolio.
• La Colaborativa: Chelsea, MA immigrant services nonprofit that runs ESOL, workforce, and small business support for predominantly Latino immigrant residents. Comparable on ESOL plus entrepreneurial English pathways in Greater Boston.
• The Welcome Project: Somerville, MA nonprofit providing ESOL, citizenship, and family literacy for immigrants. Same local geography, similar immigrant ESOL mandate, and similar small-staff nonprofit delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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