English Class Schedules
ESL classes are taught at various locations throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. Some locations are holding classes online, while others have in-person classes.
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| City | Program Name | Address | Class Days, Hours and Format | Duration | 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 10:00 am - 11:30 am Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are online Introduction to English A - online Introduction to English B - in-person | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Thursday, May 7, 2026 | $40 for books | Online registration: January 1 - January 10 See church website for link |
| Alexandria | Franconia Area Churches Cooperative / St. John's Lutheran Church | St. John's Lutheran Church, 5952 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Introduction to English A - online Introduction to English B - in-person Levels 3 and 4 are online | Tuesday, February 10 - Thursday, May 7, 2026 | $40 for books | Online registration: January 1 - January 10 See church website for link |
| Annandale | St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church* | 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 | Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Enter at door#3 In-person classes | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Thursday, March 26, 2026 | $40 for book and placement test | Online registration: https://www.stmatthewsumc.org/ esl from Monday, December 15, 2025 to Friday, January 16, 2026. New students must make online appointment for placement test. |
| Annandale/Springfield | Immanuel Bible Church* | 6911 Braddock Road, Springfield, VA 22151 | Tuesday & Friday 9:30 am - 11:00 am In-person classes | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026 Citizenship Exam Prep Class Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - Friday, May 15, 2026 - $30 | $65 for new students | In-person registration for new students January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM - Door 1 |
| Annandale/Springfield | Immanuel Bible Church* | 6911 Braddock Road, Springfield, VA 22151 | Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm In-person classes | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - Thursday, March 26, 2026 | $65 for new students | In-person registration for new students January 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Door 3 |
| 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 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-person classes | Monday, January 26, 2026 - Thursday, April 2, 2026 | $20 Can take Monday, Thursday, and Saturday classes for $25 semester | Online registration starts January 5, 2026 at http://www.FPCArlington.org. Click ESL CLASSES button. In-person registration Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 6:30-8:30 PM |
| Arlington | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington - Saturday program | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 601 N. Vermont St., Arlington VA 22203 | Saturday 10:00 am - noon Beginning class in person Intermediate and Advanced classes online | Saturday, January 24, 2026 - Saturday, March 28, 2026 | $10 Can take both Monday/Thursday and Saturday classes for $25 | Online registration starts January 5, 2026 at http://www.FPCArlington.org. Click ESL CLASSES button. In-person registration Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 6:30-8:30 PM |
| Ashburn | Crossroads United Methodist Church* | 43454 Crossroads Dr. Ashburn, VA 20147 | Wednesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-person classes No childcare available this session | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | $40 per student or $60 for family payable by cash or check (cost of book and workbook) Existing fall students return without additional payment if staying in same class | In-person registration for new students Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7-9 PM. Bring contact information with you: email, phone number and emergency contact information. |
| Centreville | Centreville United Methodist Church (Morning Class)* | 6400 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, VA 20121 | Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 11:00 am In-person classes | Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Thursday, April 16, 2026 Citizenship Classes on Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM; cost of $35 includes all class materials | $50 for new students $25 for returning students who have the current textbook | Online registration begins December 12, 2025 at www.centreville-umc.org. Placement interviews will be scheduled for new students. Registration for citizenship classes begins December 12 at www.centreville-umc.org. |
| Centreville | Centreville United Methodist Church (Evening Class)* | 6400 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, VA 20121 | Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm In-person classes | Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Thursday, April 16, 2026 | $50 for new students $25 for returning students who have the current textbook | Online registration begins December 12, 2025 at www.centreville-umc.org. Placement interviews will be scheduled for new students. |
| Chantilly | Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church | 43987 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, VA 20152 | Monday & Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm In-person classes | Classes begin in early February 2026 | $40/single $60 per family Class materials included | TBA |
| Fairfax | Fairfax United Methodist Church | 10300 Stratford Ave. Fairfax, VA 22030 | Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm All class levels available Citizenship Class - 6:30 PM In-person classes | TBA | $30 | TBA |
| Fairfax | Lord of Life Lutheran Church | 5114 Twinbrook Road Fairfax, VA 22032 | Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-person classes Free online U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation Class for eligible permanent residents, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-8:45 pm | Tuesday, March 3, 2026- Thursday, May 21, 2026 Citizenship Class: Tuesday, April 7, 2026- Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | $25 for ESL Class No cost for Citizenship Class | Online registration at https://www.lordoflifeva.org/ learn-english opens in early February. Online registration for Citizenship classes will open on February 27 at https://www.lordoflifeva.org/ citizenship. |
| Falls Church | Dulin United Methodist Church* | 513 E. Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 | Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am - noon Levels 1, 2, 3 and Advanced In-person classes | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Thursday, March 26, 2026 | $25 for book to be purchased at registration | In-person registration: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 10:00 AM - noon Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:00 AM - noon Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:00 AM - noon Thursday, January 15, 2026 10:00 AM - noon |
| Herndon | McLean Presbyterian Church at Capital Presbyterian, Herndon 1545 Dranesville Rd., Herndon, VA | 1545 Dranesville Rd., Herndon, VA 20170 | Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm In-person classes | Thursday, September 18, 2025 | $50 covers the cost of the course and includes all teaching materials | Online registration Thursday, September 11 at https://mcleanpres.org/esol |
| Manassas | Grace United Methodist Church | 9750 Wellington Rd. Manassas, VA 20110 | Monday & Wednesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-person classes | Monday, March 9, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | $40 for materials includes textbook | Online registration umcgrace.org/ESL |
| McLean | McLean Baptist Church (Morning Class)* | 1367 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101 | Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm In-person classes and online classes, depending on level | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | $50 covers the cost of the course and includes all teaching materials Child care available for $10 per session | Online registration only January 4-14 @ mcleanbaptist.org/internationals Both new and returning students must register |
| McLean | McLean Baptist Church (Evening Class)* | 1367 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101 | Wednesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-person and online classes, depending on level | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - May 20, 2026 | $50 covers the cost of the course and includes all teaching materials | Online registration only January 4-14 @ mcleanbaptist.org/internationals Both new and returning students must register |
| McLean | McLean Presbyterian Church (Morning Class) | 1020 Balls Hill Rd., McLean, VA 22101 | Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:45 am In-person classes Childcare available | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | $50 covers the cost of the course and includes all teaching materials | Online registration Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at https://mcleanpres.org/esol |
| McLean | McLean Presbyterian Church (Evening Class) | 1020 Balls Hill Rd., McLean, VA 22101 | Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In-person classes | Thursday, September 18, 2025 | $50 covers the cost of the course and includes all teaching materials | Online registration at https://mcleanpres.org/esol |
| Reston | Ekklesia USA | 11979 N. Shore Dr. Reston, VA 20190 | Monday & Wednesday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm No childcare available In-person classes | TBA | $45 | TBA |
| Springfield | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Morning Class) | 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152 | Tuesday & Friday 10:00 am - 11:30 am In-person classes | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Friday, May 22, 2026 In-person classes | $40 for books | Online registration begins January 6, 2026 and is ongoing at www.poplc.org/esl |
| Springfield | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Evening Class) | 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152 | Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm In-person classes | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Thursday, May 21, 2026 In person classes | $40 for books | Online registration begins January 6, 2026 and is ongoing at www.poplc.org/esl |
| Washington, D.C. | Community of Christ | 3526 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007 | Beginner 1 - Sunday 7:00-8:30 Beginner 2 - Monday 6:30-7:30 Beginner 3/Intermediate Tuesday 6:30-7:30 Intermediate - Wednesday 8:00-9:15 Friday 8:00-9:15 Advanced - Saturday 6:00-7:30 All classes online | All classes begin the week of January 5, 2026 | Free | Register online at https://form.jotform.com/ 202426791645156 Students may register and join classes throughout the term |
| Washington, D.C. | Foundry United Methodist Church* | 1500 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 | Tuesday & Thursday 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm Beginner 1, Beginner 2 , Intermediate, and Advanced In-person classes In-person classes | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Thursday, April 4, 2026 | Free | New students can pre-register on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:20 PM or any class night |
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 $50 (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, it would be best if you did not bring children with you to registration. We want you to be able to focus on the placement test. But if you have to bring your children, that’s okay too.
- At most locations, classes do not begin the day of registration.
We look forward to welcoming you at your first class!
