Adult ESOL Classes

Practical English language skills to help advance education, careers, and community engagement.

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Learning English can open doors to new opportunities, stronger connections, and greater confidence in your everyday life. With adult English classes through FCPS Adult and Community Education, you can build practical English skills to help you communicate at work, support your children’s education, engage with your new community, and achieve your personal goals. 

FCPS ACE offers an affordable, in-person, Adult English language program for learners of all proficiency levels. Most classes run for a duration of nine weeks, on either morning intensive or evening non-intensive schedules, and are held at convenient locations throughout Fairfax County.

From basic English for beginners to advanced specialty courses for career advancement, FCPS ACE is your trusted source for adult education and the skills you need to succeed.

 

General Information about the Adult ESOL Program

All new students must take an intake test before registering for a class.

For New Student Intake testing

  1. Find the location where you want to study from the chart below.
  2. Choose the class schedule that is convenient for you.
  3. Go to the testing for that location and class time. No appointment is necessary. You must attend testing at the location and time you want classes.
  4. Bring one original identification document to register. Staff will review your document before you can register. We will not make or keep a copy of your document.
  5. Please bring a credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard only), a check, or money order to pay for your class and complete registration.

Because of high demand and limited space, it’s very important to attend testing at the location and time you want to take your classes.

Testing Locations for Classes that begin the week of September 14, 2026

 
Testing Locations and Times for New Students
Testing Location
Class Schedule
Testing for New Students
Required for all new students.
Bryant Center
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
Mon and Wed
7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
 
September 9, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
Chantilly High School
4201 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
Tues and Thurs
7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
 
September 8, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
Edison High School
5801 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
Tues and Thurs
7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
 
September 8, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
Graham Road
Community Building
3036 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
  Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri   
9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
or
Mon and Wed
7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
August 31, 2026, at 9:00a.m.
or
August 31, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
Herndon
Learning Center
465 Springpark Place
Herndon, VA 20170
  Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri   
9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
or
Mon and Wed
7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m. 
August 31, 2026, at 9:00a.m.
or
August 31, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
Pimmit Hills Center
7510 Lisle Ave
Falls Church, VA 22043
Tues and Thurs
 9:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. 

*ONLY Advanced level
conversation available
September 8, 2026, at 9:00a.m.
Plum Center
6815 Edsall Rd
Springfield, VA 22151
 Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri   
9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
or
Mon and Wed
7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
August 24, 2026, at 9:00a.m.
or
August 24, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
Woodson High School   
9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
Mon and Wed
7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
 
September 8, 2026, at 6:00p.m.
 
Fall Adult English (ESOL) Classes are September 14 - November 17, 2026

Cost for Fall Classes

We accept credit cards, checks, or money orders. We do not accept cash.
   
 

Register Here for Your Class

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ:  If you are a new student, you must complete a new student testing event (see above) before you can register. If you have not tested, we will contact you to let you know the next steps you need to take.
  Morning Classes: Please note: If registration has not opened yet for a specific class, you will see "No classes found" on the page. Classes are only open for registration at specific times after testing at the schedules above.

 


Evening Classes: Please note: If registration has not opened yet for a specific class, you will see "No classes found" on the page. Classes are only open for registration at specific times after testing at the schedules above.

 
 

Register Here for Specialty Classes

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ: If you are a new student, you must complete a new student testing event (see above) before you can register. If you have not tested, we will contact you to let you know the next steps you need to take.

Specialty classes are designed for students who want to build specific language skills for personal, professional, and academic success. Courses focus on pronunciation, conversation, employment readiness and computer skills, helping you improve communication, and prepare for jobs and earn valuable certifications. Please note: If registration has not opened yet for a specific class, you will see "No classes found" on the page.  Classes are only open for registration at specific times after testing at the schedules above.

 
 

Winter Class Information

Not ready to take your class now?

Information for winter classes will be available here after November 1, 2026.  Please check back after November 1st. 

Adult English classes are open for enrollment four times a year, in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall terms. 
 
 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FCPS Adult ESOL Program follows the guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that protects the confidentiality of and access to learners’ personally identifiable information and education records. From entry at intake to your exit from our program, your individual information and records will always be kept confidential and secure unless you specifically authorize otherwise.

 

 

Questions?

Email FCPS Adult ESOL for more information

 

Call us at 703-658-2777 -- Calls are answered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

Please note: Only the employee discount can be applied to adult English class purchases. Senior discounts or other promotions cannot be applied.