Class Locations

The following is a list of local church-based ESOL classes in the northern Virginia/DC area. For more detailed information on classes, please use the contact information below or see the individual church websites.

Program Information

CBESOL Members

Centreville Baptist Church 15100 Lee Highway Centreville, VA 20120	Classes: Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:15 PM, Beginner and Intermediate Thursday, 10;00 AM–11:45 AM, Beginner only. Cost $25 Contact: Bill Hatcher 703-830-3333, bill.hatcher@cbcva.org
Capitol Hill Baptist Church (search for “esl”) 525 A Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002; 202-543-6111	Contact: kyle.mayes@alumni.duke.edu
Cherrydale Baptist Church 3910 Lorcom Lane (corner of Military Road and Lorcom Lane) Arlington, VA 22207; 703-525-8210	Conversational English classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting in September; mornings 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; Evenings 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Cost: $35.00 per semester for registration and book fee. Childcare provided for morning classes. Contact: tarey@themellans.com
Faith Bible Church 21393 Potomac View Road, Sterling, VA 20164; 703-430-1345	ESL classes for levels 1–4. Students may join anytime. Classes will end May 24 for the 2012 school year. Classes meet from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. The fee is $30.00 and includes registration and book. Contact: ruth_s_wright@yahoo.com
Immanuel Bible Church 6911 Braddock Rd. Springfield, VA 22151 703-941-4124 (corner of Braddock and Backlick Roads)	Eight levels of English offered; no childcare provided. Classes: Fall—September to December; Spring—January to April; Summer—May to June Class times: Evening—Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM. Morning classes—Monday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration is held the week before classes start. Tuition: $40 per semester (includes books). Students returning from the fall pay only $20. Contact: Paul at 703-981-6508 or esl@immanuelbible.net
McLean Bible Church 8925 Leesburg Pike (Route 7), in Vienna, VA 703-770-2946 (Just west of Tysons Corner)	Six levels of English classes are offered. Registration: Ongoing registration. One time $10 registration fee. Students pay for their own books. Schedule: Formal classes run September to December, and January to May; summer conversation classes are also held. Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM; Optional Bible discussion groups meet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM on Mondays. Contact: Julie at 703-770-2946 or esol@mcleanbible.org.
McLean Presbyterian Church 1020 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 703-821-0800 or 703-394-0593	Six levels of English are offered. Classes: September through May. Morning classes are held each Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Childcare is provided. Evening classes are held on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. No childcare provided. Cost & Registration: There is a one time registration fee of $35, which includes all teaching materials. Contact: MPC's ESL hotline, 703-394-0593 (esl@mcleanpres.org).
Ox Hill Baptist Church 4101 Elmwood Street, Chantilly, VA 20151; 703.378.5555 ext. 30	English for Speakers of other Languages: Classes: Begin September 13. Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 noon: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Thursdays, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM: Preliterate, Beginner, and Intermediate/Advanced levels. Class fee: $25. All books, classroom handouts, and materials are provided. (We follow the Fairfax County Public School schedule of holidays and weather closings.)
Reston Bible Church 45650 Oakbrook Court Sterling, VA 20166 Tel.: 703-404-5010	“International Connection” ESL English classes, from literacy through advanced levels for adults. Tutoring for grade school children of students (Homework Club; evenings only); childcare for preschool children and infants mornings and evenings. Classes: Tuesdays, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM, and Wednesdays, 9:30 AM–11:00 AM. Contact: susanmorinaga@restonbible.org (703-404-5024)
Reston Presbyterian Church 10610 Sunset Hills Rd. Reston, VA 20190 703-759-5515	Classes: Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels Monday evening 7:30 PM–9:30 PM; Thursday morning 9:30 AM–11:30 AM Registration cost is $30 per semester, including books and all handouts. We follow the Fairfax County Public School schedule of holidays and weather closings.
The Falls Church 115 E. Fairfax St. Falls Church, VA 22046 703-532-7600 x4379	Beginners through advanced levels. Classes: Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM; Wednesday mornings from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Registration cost is $30 per person; $50 per family, including books for each student. Childcare for all ages is free of charge at each session. Homework buddies (tutors) available for school-aged children. Contact: cjones@tfcanglican.org
Truro Church Truro International Programs and Services (TIPS); 703-273-1300 x 510; ICM Building, 10523 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030	TIPS Fall English Classes: Sept. 24 - Dec. 11 Intermediate. & Advanced Conversation Levels Only Mon/Wed & Tu/Th Registration: Open Registration if classes are not full Classes: Mon & Wed Evening Classes: 7:15-8:45 PM Tu & Th Daytime Classes: 10:00-11:30 AM Tu & Th ESOL Bible Class: 11:45 AM-12:45 PM Tu & Th American Culture: 1:00-2:30 PM Cost (includes books and materials): One Student, Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu: $50.00 Two family members, Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu: $85.00 Individual Student American Culture: $25.00 Contact: Karen Kirk (703-273-1300 x 510 or kkirk@trurochurch.org)
Vienna Presbyterian Church 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, Virginia, 3rd floor classrooms	Registration: Mornings: 9:30 AM–11:15 AM. Evenings: 7:30 PM–9:00 PM. Classes meet September–May. All levels. Childcare is available at no charge and without reservations. Class Schedule: Monday & Wednesday mornings, 9:30 AM– 11:15 AM. Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM Registration fee: $30/year (includes book) Contact: Bonnie Grouge (703-938-9050, x102 or bonnie.grouge@viennapres.org)

The CBESOL programs offer English classes to adults and fees are fairly minimal. Most programs require placement testing in order to group students of similar English abilities. Literacy classes and computer training are also available at some locations. Classes are not limited to speakers of any one language; a variety of ethnic backgrounds, languages and religions are represented. Most programs run Sept – April. Some programs offer limited summer classes. When searching the internet for English programs, remember that they are listed under ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), ESL (English as a Second Language), or English for foreign language speakers. ESOL class listings on church websites are usually found under Ministries, Outreach, or Missions tabs.

CBESOL Associates

Columbia Baptist Church 103 W. Columbia Street, Falls Church, VA 22046; 703-534-5700. Located on the corner of Lee Highway (Rt. 29) and W. Columbia Street	“World Friends” ESL classes: September to May Adult classes: Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Children (up to age 6): ESL classes available; open enrollment. Registration: Every Tuesday beginning in September at 9:30 AM. No registration fee. Students buy their own books. Contact: Greg Loewer (gloewer@columbiabaptist.org or 703-534-5740 x 206)
Sovereign Grace Church of Fairfax 5200 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 703-691-0600	Classes: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM–9:00 PM; September to December and January to May Cost: $20 for the book; free dinner & childcare Contact: Elizabeth Benedict (tennis4to@yahoo.com)

Other Area Church-based ESOL Classes

NorthStar Church Network (Association of Baptist Congregations) in Annandale	NorthStar Church Network maintains an extensive list of church-based ESL programs throughout the metro DC area (most programs listed are in VA). The list contains churches from many different denominations. Contact: MaryBeth Inman at 703-941-6822 or minman@northstarchurchnetwork.org
Hogar Immigrant Services (Catholic Charities)	ESOL and citizenship classes Contact:703-534-9805, x 222 hogarimmigrantservices.org
ESL and Immigrant Ministries (United Methodist Churches)	18 UMC locations in Northern VA; offers all levels of English. eslim.org