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 classes are available.
Free babysitting is provided for children. Child age restrictions vary from site to site.
Participating CBET Program Schools
92102
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Chollas/Meade Elementary School | 545 45th St. | 619-263-8151 |
| Sherman Elementary School | 450 24th St. | 619-615-7000 |
92104
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary School | 4077 35th St. | 619-283-5961 extension 2601 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 3770 Utah St. | 619-293-4406 extension 2129 |
92105
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | 4063 Polk Ave. | 619-281-6644 |
| Hamilton Elementary School | 2807 Fairmount Ave. | 619-262-2483 extension 4601 |
| Cherokee Point Elementary | 3735 38th St. | 619-641-3401 |
92109
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Terrace Elementary School | 2445 Fogg St. | 858-273-5244 extension 125 |
92113
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Balboa Elementary School | 1844 So. 40th St. | 619-263-8151 |
| Laura Rodriguez Elementary School | 825 S 31st Street | 619-699-4500 |
| Logan Elementary School | 2875 Ocean View Blvd. | 619-525-7440 extension 4024 |
| Porter/Kennedy Elementary School | 4800 T St. | 619-266-4500 extension 2308 |
92114
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Encanto Elementary School | 822 65th St. | 619-788-1676 |
| Freese Elementary School | 8140 Greenlawn Dr. | 619-479-2727 extension 4018/4017 |
92116
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School | 4672 35th St. | 619-284-1158 extension 3030 |
| Garfield Elementary School | 4487 Oregon St. | 619-284-2076 extension 3001 |
92117
| Name of School | Street Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Field Elementary School | 4375 Bannock St. | 858-273-3323 |
CBET Faculty Resources
CBET Success
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: 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: I will learn English to help my children do their homework. Read More
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: I like my CBET class because I can learn English and I can help my children with their homework. Read More
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: 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: 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: 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: I need to speak, write, and read English to help my daughter in school and get a better job. Read More
Marielena Perez: My goal is to read, write and speak English 100% to be successful in this country. Read More
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: 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: 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: 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: 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