We believe in immigrants and what they can achieve, and we give them the tools to do it. We also support them by encouraging all Americans to stay informed about the importance of immigration to our country.
Your Gift Brightens Futures
Give the gift of opportunity — light the way for immigrants to build brighter futures.
English Language Programs
It’s not just a language. English is the key to immigrants and refugees becoming successful workers, parents and community members. The Immigrant Learning Center takes a wholistic approach to teaching English with life skills, digital literacy, U.S. culture and even citizenship incorporated in free classes. Additional services like education and career advising are available to help students achieve their individual goals.
Learn About Immigrants
Are you looking for a quick answer to an immigration question or a nuanced understanding of immigration issues? From quick statistics to original research and analysis, The Immigrant Learning Center’s Public Education Institute helps you understand the facts and context of U.S. Immigration.
For Teachers
Are you looking for ways to better support immigrant students? Do you want resources to help you teach all students about U.S. Immigration? The Immigrant Learning Center’s Public Education Institute is here to help. Based on The ILC’s more than 30 years of experience teaching immigrants and input from education and immigration experts from across the country, we have created and compiled the resources you need.
2025 Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards
The annual Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards honors the innovation, jobs and so much more that immigrant entrepreneurs contribute to Massachusetts and the country. This year’s awardees were Colette Phillips, founder of Colette Phillips Communications, and Luiz Thomaz DaCosta, founder of Modular Concepts.
