Here is our most current list of community-based ESL (English as a Second Language) classes in the Greater Richmond area, sorted by neighborhood.

We keep an updated calendar to the best of our ability, but please make sure to contact the class before attending.

Find each entry below for more information about how to arrive prepared.

Updated September 2026.

If you see a * next to the location, we don’t have an update for them at this time.

ONLINE

English Empowerment Center

  • Cost: All classes are $85 (cash, check, credit card, or money order payment due at sign up)

  • Virtual: All Classes are in-person and online

  • Day/Time: Click on this link for more day and time information.

  • Registration: Complete the Online Sign up Form linked and Staff will contact to finish registration,

  • English Levels Offered: Beginner, Family Learning for Parents and Caretakers, and English for Work Class

  • Contact: 703-237-0866 or info@EnglishEmpowermentCenter.org

  • Website: https://englishempowermentcenter.org/

  • Notes: You must complete the following five steps to register for Online English Class:

    • 1. Complete interest form, 2. Complete Online Student profile, 3. Complete reading test, 4. Complete Listening test, and 5. Pay for the class

RICHMOND CITY

Richmond Alternative Schools, Richmond Technical Center - 2020 Westwood Ave Richmond, VA 23230

  • Cost: $25 registration fee and $40 textbook fee. Please bring exact cash, money order and credit card are also accepted.

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person and Virtual

  • Day/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays/ Mondays or Wednesdays- Mornings, Afternoons and Evenings

  • Schedule: Follows the school calendar.

  • Registration: Our next registration will be held in August! Contact the number below to join the waitlist! Registration by appointment only.

  • English Levels Offered: Basic English, Levels 1-5 English, Customer Service Training, Citizenship

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: 804-780-8311 or tsmith10@rvaschools.net

  • Notes: No extra guests or children during registration.

Richmond’s First Baptist Church

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Date: Wednesday Evenings Starting Sep 02, 2026

  • Time: 6:00-7:00pm

  • Transportation: Free Transportation! Pick up: 5:00pm in front of VCU Global Office 912 Grace Street, next to Insomnia Cookies

  • Note: English Conversation Class for International Students and New Americans. Complimentary Dinner from 5:00- 6:00pm followed by the class.

  • Contact: Catherine Somerville, crsomerville@gmail.com.

Virginia Commonwealth University Global Education Office, 912 W. Grace Street, 4th Floor, Richmond, VA 23284

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  • Cost: ELP courses are $245/credit (You can find more information and register via this link).

  • Classes: Pronouncing American English, English Language Program (ELP) on campus courses, Test Preparation Course, and English Grammar (Courses - Virginia Commonwealth University (vcu.edu))

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person (with some virtual options)

  • Course Dates:

    • Fall I: August 18 - December 15: Placement Test August 11

    • Fall II: October 12 - December 15: Placement Test October 6

  • Course Times: Check the link.

  • Childcare: Not provided

  • Transportation: Not provided, though VCU students are able to utilize free bus rides with their cards (https://parking.vcu.edu/alternative-transportation/)

  • Contact: geo-elp@vcu.edu

  • Notes: Some employees of Amazon and Wegmans may be eligible for some tuition benefits for these courses through their employer. For more details, they should talk to their manager. Placement test is required. Scholarship opportunities: ELP Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University (vcu.edu). VCU providing affordable option as well, register with this link.

Fairfield- Henrico Public Library, 1401 N, Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23223

  • Cost: Free English Conversation Café via WebX meetings + In-person

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Starting at 7-8:15pm (Second Mondays of the Month)

    • Sep 14th, 2026

    • Sep 22nd, 2026

    • Oct 12th, 2026

    • Nov 16th, 2026

  • English Levels Offered: Conversation practice only

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Kimberly Bridges, Kbridges@henricolibrary.org or (804) 501-1929

  • Notes: Also offered Tuckahoe, Libby and Twin Hickory libraries. Follows the Henrico County Government calendar holidays. No registration required, walk-ins welcome.

NORTHSIDE

Reynolds Community College, 1651 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

English as a Second Language (ESL) | Reynolds Community College

River of Life Community Church, 7700 Woodman Rd, Henrico, VA 23228

https://www.rolccag.com/eslcafe

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Beginning Sep 10, 2026, Thursdays from 10am - 11:30am (Beginner class) and 7pm - 8:30pm Currently on Summer Break. (Will resume in Sep 10,2026).

  • English Levels Offered: Open to all levels.

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Peyton Harris, 804-266-6080 or office@rolccag.com                

  • Notes: Register at ESL Cafe (google.com); does not follow the school calendar. Registration is ongoing and walk-ins are accepted.


Mechanicsville

Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Walnut Grove | Helping people find and follow Jesus. (wgva.church)

  • Cost: Free classes, must pay for books

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-person

  • Day/Time: Starting September, 2026 on Wednesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am, large group from 10:00 - 10:30am. Open enrollment until May 2026.

  • Schedule: Hanover Public Schools through Sept. 9, 2026 and May 19, 2027.

  • English Levels Offered: Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Frank Antkievicz, 804-402-7701 or franka2z@comcast.net. Mae Antikievicz, 804-938-7702 or mae2z@comcast.net

  • Notes: Follows Hanover calendar and local bad weather days. Register on first day of attendance. Walk-ins welcome. Snacks, water, coffee available.

SOUTHSIDE

Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Rd, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235

https://bonairbaptist.org/esl

  • Cost: Free to attend, $15 for textbook

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-person

  • Day/Time:

    • Registration now open. Registration Form

    • In Person Assessment dates:

      • Monday, Aug 31st 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

      • Tuesday, Sep 1st 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

      • Wednesday, Sep 2nd: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    • Monday Mornings 9:30am - 11:30am class begins Sep 14th.

    • Wednesday Evenings 6:00pm - 7:15pm class begins Sep 16th.

  • English Levels Offered: All levels, from beginner (no or very little English) all the way up to advanced.

  • Childcare: Yes. Childcare offered on Monday mornings for children up to 5 years old; Childcare of all ages is offered Wednesday nights and kids are invited to attend Mid-Week Kids Program or Student Ministry

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Jerleen Jeter-Kao at jerleen@bonairbaptist.org or Andrea Sharp at andrea.sharp@bonairbaptist.org You can also call and leave a voice mail at 804-237-7892.

  • Register: online at https://bonairbaptist.org/esl/. Registration will begin in Jan 2025.

  • Note: Citizenship Classes are held on the same time. Use the same registration form to register. We do close registration for the morning classes couple weeks after class starts but the Wednesday classes remain open and have rolling admission. 

Chesterfield County Public Schools, CTC–Courthouse 10101 Courthouse Road, Door 3

  • Cost: $120 Monday Orders Only! No Refunds!

  • Virtual/In-Person: All classes will follow a hybrid model (1 day in person and 1 day virtual). Classes meet 2 days per week for 2.5 hours per day.

  • Register:

    • Call 804-768-6140 for Appointments or Link - Use this link to create an account and sign up for an in-person registration dates.

    • Registration

      • Registration Date: August 17, 19, 24, 26, and 31 from 9-12 pm and 4-6pm.

  • Day/Time:

    • Day & Night Classes: Sep 23 - Dec 09, 2026 (10 weeks)

      • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

      • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    • Contact for more information.

  • English Levels Offered: Beginner-Advanced

  • Childcare: Not offered (No Children)

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Email: Joyce Clements at Joyce_Clement@ccpsnet.net or Melinda Dart at Melinda_Dart@ccpsnet.net

  • Notes: Eight levels of ESL classes are available. Students will improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. Check or money order only, no cash. No children. No late registration. A minimum enrollment of 10 students required for each class. (Distance Learning and Citizenship Classes are also provided check the attachment above) For Students Who Are Not Currently Enrolled in English Classes. (Important Notice: Due to changes in federal grants, all Adult Continuing Education students must present valid (non-expired) documentation at in-person registration. Students without proper documentation cannot register.)

*Manchester YMCA, 7700 Woodman Rd, Henrico, VA 23228

  • Cost: $100

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Starting January 12, 2026. Beginner class are Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Intermediate and Advance classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm

  • English Levels Offered: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

  • Childcare: Spots available

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Daniel Alvarado, 804.729.4648 alvaradod@ymcarichmond.org            

Sacred Heart Center, South Richmond Office: 1400 Perry St, Richmond, VA 23224 & 4400 Beulah Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23237

Adult Education - Sacred Heart Center (shcrichmond.org)

  • Cost: $40 registration fee, $50 book fee - per semester

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: 12 week course on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am - 12pm and 6pm - 8pm

  • Registration: Fall 2026 will be held (August 17th- 19th at 10am to 12pm and 5pm to 7pm)

  • Schedule: Hanover School Year calendar for 12 weeks

  • English Levels Offered: Five levels, from Basic to Level 4

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Marisol Serrano at:  marisol_serrano@shcrichmond.org and 

    Registros at registro@shcrichmond.org 

  • Notes: These classes are subject to change if there is low enrollment. See website for more information. Citizenship Classes also offered. (The student is required to be present at registration with identification).

Swift Creek Baptist Church, 7511 N. Spring Run Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

ESL Classes - Swift Creek Baptist Church

  • Cost: $28 for textbook

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-person

  • Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Social time with coffee and cookies at 6pm in main Education Building.

  • Schedule: All year around!

  • English Levels Offered: Six levels of classes: Intro A, Intro B, Level 1A, Level 1B, Level 2B, Level 3A

  • Childcare: Yes, with snacks for kids

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: David Pete, 804-748-0232 or davidapete@gmail.com

  • Notes: Placement interview during 1st visit to determine class level. Bad weather and school holidays off. Class emphasizes conversational English, as well as writing and grammar.

Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 510 Coalfield Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114

ESL | Sycamore Presbyterian Church

  • Cost: Classes are free.  Student book is a one-time fee of $40. Scholarships available, contact email below

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-person

  • Day/Time: Tuesdays from 9:30am - 11:45am

  • Registration:  Registration for Fall 2026 classes will be on Tuesday, September 15, 9:30am – Noon.  Registration is open each Tuesday.  Placement interview to determine class level takes about 30 minutes (can start class the same day)  

  • Schedule: Fall 2026 classes begin on September 15 and continue through May 25,2027.

  • English Levels Offered: All Levels from Beginner to Advanced

  • Childcare: Yes, free nursery for infants and pre-school aged children

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Sandra Learned, 804-598-1549 or justlearned@msn.com

  • Notes: Calendar follows the Chesterfield Country Public Schools for holidays or weather closures.

WEST END

English Learner Conversation Café at Third Church 600 Forest Ave. Henrico 23229

  • Cost: Free for groups and individuals

  • Virtual/In-Person: In- Person

  • Date/Time: Every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45pm starting September 9 - November 18, 2026.

  • Contact: Call 804-937-3581 or email jo@reestablishrichmonod.org

  • Childcare: Yes, free nursery provided.

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Notes: This is an informal class where participants can practice speaking in English with peers. The café is in partnership with Third Church, during its childrens tutoring program.

International Rescue Committee, 2004 Bremo Road Suite #200, Richmond VA 23226

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: Both

  • Day/Time: Rolling admission classes:

    • In-person, at the IRC office:

      • Low-beginner Class: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 to 11:00am 

      • High-Beginner Class: Monday and Wednesday 9:30 to 11:00am 

      • Intermediate Class: Monday and Wednesday 12:00 to 1:30

      • Family Literacy Class: Friday mornings

    • ​Online

      • Advanced Conversation Class: Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 to 7:30pm

      • English for Driving Class: Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 to 7:30pm

      • English for Civics Class: Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00pm

  • Childcare: Yes

  • Transportation: No

  • Contact: Complete this form to register or call the IRC office: 804-308-9144

  • Notes: Must be called and assessed before starting classes

CCC Classes, 1601 Rolling Hills Dr, Richmond, VA 23229

  • Cost: Free

  • Setting: In-Person

  • Date/Time: Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-12pm (will be held over summer)

  • Childcare: Not provided

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Notes: No registration needed it’s a drop in style.

*Bonnie Brae Church of Christ, 7610 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA 23228

  • Cost: Free for groups and individuals

  • Date/Time: Every Monday at 6:30PM starting in August 18th

    • Flexible, email contact below for details

  • Contact: Call 804-266-0665 or email John Murphy at murphmission@hotmail.com

  • Childcare: Provided

  • Note: Classes are faith-based. All are welcome to attended, free of cost! Registration are currently underway as of Nov 14th, 2024.

Grace Chinese Baptist Church of Richmond, 850 Broadstreet Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23238

http://www.gcbcr.org/esl

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Elementary Level - Sundays @ 1:00-2:00pm. Zoom ID: 875 3619 0015, Passcode: 223151 // Advanced level - Sundays @ 12:45-1:45pm. Zoom ID: 891 6252 4173, Passcode: helloesl

  • English Levels Offered: All levels Beginner - Advanced

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Carter Tan, 804-503-0779 or gcbcresl@gmail.com

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9155 Hungary Rd, Henrico, VA 23294

Serving Our Community – Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (gsumcrva.org)

  • Cost: Free classes, books, and materials

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Date/Times: August 24 - May 24 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Every Mondays.

  • Levels Offered: All levels

  • Childcare: Babysitter available for children under 5 years; tutoring program available for school age children for working on homework and math and literacy skills. Children must bring their backpacks with materials from school and a book that they are reading.

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Valerie Robnolt at 434-989-5077 or valrobnolt@gmail.com

  • Notes: Meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day and Winter Break.

CIM Consulting VA, 200 E. Nine Mile Road, Suite D, Highland Springs, Virginia 23075

  • Cost: $150 for Online Class

    • $35 per 30 min tutoring session

    • $45 per 45 min tutoring session

    • $41 per 1 hour tutoring session

  • Virtual/In-Person: Both In-Person and Virtual Sessions offered, Additionally 1-on-1 Individualized Instruction and Small Group Instruction

  • Registration: Check Website

  • Locations:

    • Nine Mile Location | 200 Nine Mile Road, Suite D, Highland Springs, VA 23075

  • Schedule: Check their site.

  • English Levels Offered: All levels from low beginning to high intermediate

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: info@cimconsultingva.com, (804) 441-3111

  • Notes: Services are available by appointment only. Build essential English skills for life, work, and community. Practice conversations, improve grammar, and boost your speaking, listening, and writing in a supportive environment. Contact them for more information.

Henrico Adult Education

  • Cost: Testing is free, $156 for full year (August Registration) or $104 for Spring Registration (December)

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Registration: Check the link.

  • Schedule:

    • Tuesday/ Thursday: 9am to 11:30am (Highland Springs)

    • Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday: (9am - 11:30am) and (6pm - 8:30pm) (Regency Mall)

  • Locations:

    • Western Henrico Complex | 1420 North Parham Road Richmond, VA 23229

    • Nine Mile Location | 201 East Nine Mile Road
      Highland Springs, VA 23075

  • Schedule: A 70+ hour commitment is required. Classes will meet virtually twice a week. Check this link for further information to be updated for 2026.

  • English Levels Offered: All levels from low beginning to high intermediate

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Notes: Once you are evaluated to determine the proper level class, you are put on a waiting list. When there is an opening, you will be contacted. Must bring government issued ID, be prepared to complete registration form, be prepared for 2 1/2 hour evaluation, and submit class fees by debit or credit card. Register online here. *Please arrive on time because we can only accept the first 30 people in line. As classes fill up, some students will be put on a waitlist.

Islamic Center of Richmond, 8481 Hungary Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm (Ladies) and 6:30pm-7:30pm (Men’s)

  • English Levels Offered: All levels

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: (804) 273-9292 or info@icrva.org

  • Registration Form: https://forms.gle/qdrQh9E86XdAUjMg9

  • Notes: Free English classes to improve speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary development, and grammar. Instruction provides support for practical life skills.

Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake East St, Henrico, VA 23230

https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/calendar?cid=12755&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=12755&inc=0

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Check the calendar/flyer below for more information and class schedule. At 7pm (Every Fourth Mondays)

    • Sep 28th, 2026

    • Oct 26th, 2026

    • Nov 23rd, 2026

  • English Levels Offered: Basic Beginner

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: LibbieMillEvents@henricolibrary.org or 804-501-1940

  • Notes: An opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Registration is not required, but to attend participants must be 16 or older and be able to speak some English.

Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

https://secondbaptistrva.org/esl

  • Schedule: In person registration September 14th and 21st. Online registration is open now on our website. Classes will start on September 21 and run until April 2027.

  • Registration: Registration is necessary.

  • English Levels Offered: Beginner, intermediate, advanced, conversation

  • Cost: One-time fee of $30 can be paid online or at the first class.

  • Childcare: No

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Patty Dimowski, 804-740-7101 or info@secondbaptistrva.org

  • Notes: Free clothes closet is available for students on Mondays. Schedule follows Henrico Public Schools calendar and bad weather policy. Students learn English to use in workplace and in daily life.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

Human Concerns | Saint Mary's Catholic Church (stmarysrichmond.org)

  • Cost: Free, books provided

  • Virtual/In-Person: Both offered

  • Day/Time: Classes are just forming registration preferred by August 18.

  • Levels offered: Beginner, High Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced in-person class on Tuesdays. High beginner and Intermediate/Advanced (combined) available via Zoom on Sundays 7:30pm - 9pm.

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Jon Kaminer at jon-k-sr@verizon.net                            

  • Notes: Class structure follows Ventures Cambridge University Press Series, focused on ESL learning for non-native English speakers. Must agree to a weekly commitment. Registration forms preferably before August 19th, 2025. Can be picked up at church office or contact John or Jon for emailed form (email addresses above). (Citizenship classes are offered each summer, two evenings each week for six weeks. These classes help to prepare refugees and immigrant people to take the test required to become United States citizens.)

Third Immigrant Tutoring Program, Regency Square (1420 N Parham Road Richmond, VA 23229)

Refugee Tutoring — Third Church (thirdrva.org)

  • Day/Time: September 9th - Nov 18th, 2026. Meets on Wednesdays from 6:45pm - 7:45pm.

    • Spring 2027 Semester: Beginning January 13, 2027

  • Class level: N/A

  • Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejdI84Z1z64bhekgmSLlW342alanHckr9hdgzeeih2-orGVA/viewform

  • Contact: Maribelle Via at tutoring@thirdrva.org 

  • Note: We help children of immigrants in K-12 grade with their homework.  Students need to come prepared with work that they need help with.  This is not an ESL program, although we do offer three levels of English classes for parents during the tutoring time. 

  • Each child is matched one on one with a tutor who stays with the student for the semester.  Because this is not a class, but personalized tutoring, parents and students need to commit to be present for each session or let their tutor know in advance that they will not be able to attend.  

28:19 Ministries, 9400 Gayton Rd Richmond, VA 23229

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Jan 28th, 2026 Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm

  • English Levels Offered: All levels are welcomed. Please note this is a conversation style class.

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Madison Gordon, madison.gordon@2819ministries.org

  • Notes: Register here. This follows the Henrico Country Public Schools calendar. Registration is ongoing and walk-ins’s are accepted. Faith-Based!

Twin Hickory - Henrico Public Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059

HCPL - Twin Hickory (henricolibrary.org)

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

    • Day/Time: Second Wednesdays 7 - 8:15 pm, except December

    • Sep 9th, 2026

    • Oct 14th, 2026

  • English Levels Offered: Conversation practice only

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Tomeka Berry-Mason at TW_Manager@henricolibrary.org

  • Notes: Follows the Henrico County Government calendar holidays. Walk-ins welcome.

Tuckahoe - Henrico Public Library, 1901 Starling Dr, Henrico, VA 23229

  • Cost: Free English Conversation Café via WebX meetings + In-person

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: First and Third Mondays at 7pm

    • Sep 21st, 2026

    • Oct 5th, 2026

    • Oct 19th, 2026

    • Nov 2nd, 2026

    • Nov 16th, 2026

  • English Levels Offered: Conversation practice only

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Kimberly Bridges, Kbridges@henricolibrary.org or (804) 501-1929

  • Notes: Also offered at Fairfield, Libby and Twin Hickory libraries. Follows the Henrico County Government calendar holidays. No registration required, walk-ins welcome.

Staples Mill Road Baptist Church’s English Club, 1515 Eastbridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23229 (Ridge Baptist Church)

English Club | Ways To Serve | Staples Mill Road Baptist Church (smrbc.org)

  • Date/ Time: Starting September 14th to May 2027 on Mondays from 6:15pm - 8:00pm. 

  • Cost: Free

  • In person/Virtual: In person class meets at Ridge Baptist Church, located at 1515 Eastridge Rd. Advanced groups meet at same time on Zoom every Monday.

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • English Levels Offered: All levels. Conversation practice, some grammar, history, civics. Bible stories used for teaching. Registration encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome.

  • Notes: In-person class offered every Monday, except for Monday federal holidays; Advanced Zoom group meets year-round. No Summer classes.

  • Contact: 804-672-6811 or email@smrbc.org

West End Assembly of God, 401 N. Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

https://weag.church/ESL/

  • Cost: $50 textbook, Registration is $20, which can bring with you when you come!

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Registration begin Sep 10th, 2026, but you can join anytime. Every Thursdays @ 6:00-8:00pm during the school year.

  • English Levels Offered: We have 5 class levels ranging from beginner all the way to advanced.  
    Every week we have an assessment interview for new students on Thursdays at 6:00pm to help determine the best class level.

  • Childcare: No

  • Transportation: Not offered.

  • Contact: Dawn Levesque | ESL@weag.org

  • Note: To register on Thursday, come in the Main Entrance of the church and come up the stairs straight ahead. The Main Entrance is the off the parking lot nearest the traffic light entrance.  An elevator is also available if needed.

  • There will be citizenship classes offered for 8 weeks periodically. Email ESL@weag.org for more info.

Deep Run Baptist Church, 10907 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

  • Date/Time: Wednesday Evening 6-7:30pm

  • Contact: Rick Allison, pastordrbc@gmail.com

  • Note: Go to the church or reach out to the listed contact to get further information in regards to cost, childcare, and schedule.

West End Presbyterian Church, 9008 Quioccasin Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

West End Presbyterian Church

  • Date/Time: Tuesdays 6-8 PM or Thursdays 9:30-11:30 AM.

  • Cost: 30$/person

  • Childcare: Offered for $30/family (6 months - 5th grade)

  • Contact: Heather Glissman, 804-741-6562 or heatheresl@wepc.org. regarding Registration

  • Note: Must commit to attending every week; may not miss more than Three Weeks in a semester. Class uses portions of the Torah, Zabur, and and Ingil to teach English. We are only registering people that live in a 1 mile radius of the church. We are currently full. If people are interested for the '26-'27 year, They will need to come to the church or check the website in July to add information to an interested student list. (We are only registering neighbors that live within a mile of 9008 Quioccasin Rd.)