English Class Schedules
ESL classes are taught at various locations throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia, with some locations providing childcare. Due to COVID-19, classes are meeting online during the winter/spring of 2021, as described below.
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| City | Program Name | Address | Class Days & Format | Class Hours | Duration | Childcare | Registration Fee | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Franconia Area Churches Cooperative / St. John's Lutheran Church | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5952 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Tuesday & Thursday ONLINE CLASSES | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Tuesday, February 2, 2021-Thursday, May 13, 2021 | No | $30 for books | Online registration begins January 4, 2021 at www.sjlc.com/esl or www.sjlc.com/estudio |
| Alexandria | Franconia Area Churches Cooperative / St. John's Lutheran Church | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5952 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Tuesday & Thursday ONLINE CLASSES | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Tuesday, February 2, 2021-Thursday, May 13, 2021 | No | $30 for books | Online registration begins January 4, 2021 at www.sjlc.com/esl or www.sjlc.com/estudio |
| Arlington | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington (in partnership with Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church) | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 601 N. Vermont St., Arlington, VA 22203 | Monday & Thursday ONLINE CLASSES | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Monday, January 25, 2021 - Thursday, April 1, 2021 | No | $15 | Online registration starting January 4, 2021 at FPCArlington.org |
| Arlington | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington - Saturday program | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 601 N. Vermont St., Arlington, VA 22203 | Saturday ONLINE CLASSSES | 10:00 am - noon | Saturday, January 23, 2021 - Saturday, March 27, 2021 | No | $5 Free to students registered in the Monday & Thursday First Presbyterian ESL program. | Online registration starting January 4, 2021 at FPC Arlington.org or during any class, or by emailing dougherbert @dcherbertlaw.com |
| Centreville | Centreville United Methodist Church (Morning Class)* | 6400 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, VA 20121 | Tuesday & Thursday ONLINE CLASSES | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - Thursday, April 15, 2021 | No | Free online classes | Online registration for new students Tuesday, January 12, 2021 and Thursday, January 14, 2021 at www.centreville-umc.org. |
| Centreville | Centreville United Methodist Church (Evening Class)* | 6400 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, VA 20121 | Tuesday & Thursday ONLINE CLASSES | 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm | Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - Thursday, April 15, 2021 | No | Free online classes | Online registration for new students Tuesday, January 12, 2021 and Thursday, January 14, 2021 at www.centreville-umc.org. |
| Clifton/Centreville | Lord of Life Lutheran Church | 13421 Twin Lakes Dr. Clifton, VA 20124 | Tuesday & Thursday ONLINE CLASSES Free Citizenship Test Preparation Classes from 7:00 to 9:00 start April 6, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - Thursday, April 1, 2021 Citizenship Prep classes start Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - End Thursday, May 20, 2021 | No | Free online classes Free text book | Register online at: www.lordoflifeva.org for citizenship preparation classes |
| Fairfax | Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church | 3810 Meredith Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 | Thursday Conversation Sessions ONLINE SESSIONS | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Thursday, January 7, 2021- Thursday, April 1, 2021 | No | Free online conversation sessions in partnership with Fairfax United Methodist Church | Ongoing registration [email protected] 703-304-1505 |
| Fairfax | Fairfax United Methodist Church | 10300 Stratford Ave. Fairfax, VA 22030 | Wednesday Conversation Sessions Citizenship Sessions ONLINE SESSIONS | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | No | Free online conversation and citizenship sessions in partnership with Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church | Ongoing registration at [email protected] 703-591-1587 |
| Fairfax | Lord of Life Lutheran Church | 5114 Twinbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22032 | Tuesday & Thursda ONLINE CLASSES Free Citizenship Test Preparation Classes from 7:00 to 9:00 start April 6, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - Thursday, April 1, 2021 | No | Free online classes Free text book | Register online at: www.lordoflifeva.org for free citizenship classes |
| Springfield | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church | 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152 | Wednesday - Beginner and Intermediate class Thursday - Advanced class ONLINE CLASSES | 7:00 pm - Beginner and Intermediate class 4:30 pm - Advanced class | Wednesday, October 7 , 2020 - Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Beginner and Intermediate class Thursday, October 8, 2020 - Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Advanced class | Yes | $30 | Ongoing registration at: www.poplc.org/esl. |
| Vienna | Vienna Presbyterian Church (Morning Class)* | 124 Park Street NE Vienna, VA 22180 | Monday & Wednesday ONLINE CLASSES | 9:45 am - 11:30 am | Monday, September 28, 2020 - Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | No | $45 | Ongoing registration information available on www.viennapres.org/ESOL We are offering 18 English classes from beginning to advanced and 1 Bible class online with Zoom. Registration is open until classes are full. |
| Vienna | Vienna Presbyterian Church (Evening Class)* | 124 Park Street NE Vienna, VA 22180 | Tuesday & Thursday ONLINE CLASSES Citizenship class-Tuesday & Thursday-7:30-9:00 pm Fee: $15 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - Thursday, May 20, 2021 | No | $45 | Ongoing registration information available on www.viennapres.org/ESOL We are offering 18 English classes from beginning to advanced, and a Citizenship class online with Zoom. Registration is open until classes are full. |
| Washington, D.C. | Community of Christ | 3526 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007 | Friday, Saturday, Sunday ONLINE CLASSES | Beginner Level 2 class Friday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday - 11:00 am -1:00 pm, Sunday - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Beginner Level 1, Intermediate and Advanced class - Sunday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Online classes begin Sunday, September 13, 2020 | No | Free | New students are welcome anytime. Online registration is at https://form.jotform.com/202426791645156 |
| Annandale | St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church* | 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 | Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | No classes winter/spring 2021 | No | $30 for new students | No classes winter/spring 2021 |
| Ashburn | Crossroads United Methodist Church* | 43454 Crossroads Dr. Ashburn, VA 20147 | Wednesday & Thursday | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | No classes winter/spring 2021 | Yes | $40 - individual $60 - family | No classes winter/spring 2021 |
| Chantilly | Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church | PVUMC Community Outreach Center, 25350 Poland Road Chantilly, VA 20152 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | TBD | No | $40/single $60 per family Class materials included | TBD |
| Fairfax | Bruen Chapel United Methodist Church | 3035 Cedar Lane Fairfax, VA 22031 | Monday | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | TBD | Yes | $35 | TBD |
| Falls Church | Dulin United Methodist Church* | 513 E. Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 | Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 10:00 am - noon | TBD | No | $30 registration; $35 books | TBD |
| Leesburg | Leesburg United Methodist Church | 107 West Market St. Leesburg, VA 20176 | Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | TBD | No | $35 | TBD |
| Manassas | Grace United Methodist Church* | 9750 Wellington Rd. Manassas, VA 20110 | Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | No classes winter/spring 2021 | No | $30 for textbook | No classes winter/spring 2021 |
| Reston | Ekklesia USA | 11979 N. Shore Dr. Reston, VA 20190 | Monday & Wednesday | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | TBD | No | $40 | TBD |
| Washington, D.C. | All Souls Church Unitarian | 1500 Harvard Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 | Sunday | 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm | TBD | No | $10 returning students (bring books) $20 new students | TBD |
| Washington, D.C. | Foundry United Methodist Church* | 1500 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 | Tuesday & Thursday | 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm | TBD | No | Free | TBD |
An Asterisk (*) denotes wheelchair accessible locations.
How do I register to take English classes?
- Go to the location at the day and time indicated for registration. Registration takes no more than two hours, and often takes less than an hour.
- Bring with you: your registration fee, a pencil, your mailing address, and your phone numbers. The registration fee for one semester of classes and books is usually no more than $40 (including books), depending on the location. Payment must be made in cash (no checks or credit cards).
- Be prepared to take a placement test to determine your level of English skill. You will be asked to listen, speak, read, and write in English.
- Do not worry about this test! There is no pass or fail. We use this information to place you in a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level class where you will be best served.
- If possible, please do not bring children with you to registration. We want you to be able to focus on the placement test.
- At most locations, classes do not begin the day of registration.
We look forward to welcoming you at your first class!
