About ESLIM

Our History
ESL & Immigrant Ministries began in 1989 in the basement of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church with 3 teachers and 25 students.

Today, ESL & Immigrant Ministries is a 501(c)(3) corporation and has grown to include 20 locations in Northern Virginia with enrollments totalling 2000 students and 300 volunteers. Classes are offered twice a year for 10 to 12 weeks, every day of the week, both daytime and evening.

Our Mission
The mission of ESL & Immigrant Ministries is twofold:

First, we believe that a way in which we can practically serve our neighbors in a community where one in four homes speaks a language other than English is to teach English. We believe that by teaching English as a second language we are offering "new Americans" a practical skill that will empower them to be full participants in their communities and in society.

Second, our desire is that students who come to study English will find in this ministry the hope, dignity, faith and understanding that they seek.

Our Faces
Check out our photo album of teachers, students, and previous events.

Donations gratefully accepted
Please support our efforts through donations directly to our organization or through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and designate #60490.