Adult ESOL
Practical English language skills and English skills to help advance education or careers
Adult English (ESOL) Classes Intake Testing and Registration Information
All new students must take an intake test before registering for a class.
Fall 2024 Information
All classes offered by FCPS Adult ESOL are in-person.
All new students must take an intake test before registering for a class.
For New Student Intake testing
- Find the location where you want to study from the chart below.
- Choose the class schedule that is convenient for you.
- 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.
Testing Locations for Classes
| Testing Location | Class Schedule | Test Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Center 2709 Popkins Ln Alexandria, VA 22306 | Mon and Wed 7 to 9:15 p.m. | September 9 at 6 p.m. |
| Chantilly High School 4201 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly, VA 20151 | Tues and Thurs 7 to 9:15 p.m. | September 10 at 6 p.m. |
| Edison High School 5801 Franconia Rd Alexandria, VA 22310 | Tues and Thurs 7 to 9:15 p.m. | September 10 at 6 p.m. |
| Graham Road Community Building 3036 Graham Rd Falls Church, VA 22042 | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri 9 a.m. to noon Mon and Wed 7 to 9:15 p.m. | September 4 at 9 a.m. September 4 at 6 p.m. |
| Herndon Learning Center 465 Springpark Place Herndon, VA 20170 | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri 9 a.m. to noon Mon and Wed 7 to 9:15 p.m. | September 9 at 9 a.m. September 9 at 6 p.m. |
| Pimmit Hills Center 7510 Lisle Ave Falls Church, VA 22043 *ONLY Advanced level conversation available | Tues and Thurs 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. | September 5 at 9 a.m. |
| Plum Center 6815 Edsall Rd Springfield, VA 22151 | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri Mon and Wed | August 29 at 9 a.m. September 9 at 6 p.m. |
| Woodson High School 9525 Main St Fairfax, VA 22031 | Mon and Wed 7 to 9:15 p.m. | September 4 at 6 p.m. |
Adult English (ESOL) Classes begin September 16, 2024 and run for 10 weeks
Cost for Classes
- AM Classes: $329 + $45 (books)
- PM Classes: $165 + $45 (books)
- Advanced Specialty classes: prices vary (See specialty classes for more information)
FCPS Adult ESOL offers several specialty classes for students at high intermediate and advanced levels.
New students must be tested before registering. Times and locations of new student testing are in the I want to study English section above.
Fall 2024 Specialty Classes
American English Pronunciation
Speak more effectively. Advanced learners improve business, professional, and personal communication skills. Instruction will focus on accented speech sounds and intonation patterns that interfere with clear communication and contribute to misunderstandings.
- Dates: Saturdays, 9/21/24 to 12/7/24
- Times: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: Plum Center
- Cost: $148.00 (Materials included)
Conversation High Intermediate Plus
Practice higher-level conversation skills while reading and discussing current cultural and social events and issues. Expand vocabulary, express and support opinions, and respond appropriately and effectively to others' opinions.
- Session A
- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9/17/24 to 12/3/24
- Times: 9 to 11:45 a.m.
- Location: Pimmit Hills Center
- Cost: $285.00 (Materials included)
- Session B
- Dates: Saturdays, 9/21/24 to 12/7/24
- Times: 9 to noon
- Location: Plum Center
- Cost: $148.00 (Materials included)
English for Employment Success (Advanced level learners)
Practice English language skills while learning more about planning for a career, conducting an effective job search, and being successful in the American workplace. Develop essential skills for job success and learn strategies to communicate more professionally.
- Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9/16/24 to 12/2/24
- Times: 7 to 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Woodson High School
- Cost: $82.00 (Materials included)
English for Employment Success (Beginning level learners)
Practice English language skills needed for searching for jobs and communicating in the workplace, as well as develop essential skills for success in the U.S. workplace.
- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9/17/24 to 12/3/24
- Times: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Plum Center
- Cost: $82.00 (Materials included)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Certification for English Learners
Work with a team of instructors to develop your skills in Microsoft Office Excel. You will have hands-on training in 2 class sessions plus time to work on your specific skills needs in a lab session. At the end of the course, you will take the MOS Excel certification exam. The certification is recognized by many employers and is a good addition to any resume.
*Pre-requisite: In addition to having a high intermediate or above level of English, you need to have basic computer, Internet, keyboarding, and mousing skills to take this class.
- Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9/23/24 to 12/12/24
- Times: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Plum Center
- Cost: $163.00 (Materials and test vouchers included)
Winter Class Information
Information for Winter classes will be available on our web page after December 1, 2024. Please check back after December 1st.
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.
Email FCPS Adult ESOL for more information about your FERPA rights as a participant in the FCPS Adult ESOL Program.
