FREE (and almost-free) ESL Classes in Austin

Learning a new language is hard.  If you have money to devote to learning English, I highly recommend you study where I work!  UT ESL is awesome!

However, sometimes paying for courses is not possible.  Austin provides many free or almost-free opportunities to learn English.  Here is an incomplete list. 

The Austin Public Library has a great list of ESL Classes around town.  I will replicate it in part below, with my own commentary, but their list is more complete.

UT hosts a free ESL course that is taught by master teachers and practicing teacher interns.  They provide a free class that the students can practice teaching, and ESL students can get an excellent, challenging free classes, Monday through Friday from 5:00 - 7:00.  Space is very limited, so watch the website or get on the e-mail list for information on how to register.

Manos de Cristo provides almost-free ($20/semester) classes with morning and evening schedules.  They have computer and citizenship classes too!

El Buen Samaritano also provides almost-free classes in South Austin. The most current registration information seems to be on their FaceBook page.

Austin Community College and Austin ISD provide free ESL and GED classes all over the city.  There are on-line and in-person registrations.  Follow the instructions on their website to register.  They also have for-credit ESOL courses that cost a little money.
Those are the ones I have the most personal experience with. 

Austin ISD also has free ESL classes all around Austin. Scroll down on their page to find a link to the schedule and locations of classes.

Again, the Austin Public Library list is more extensive and complete!


Comments

  1. Nancy MeredithAugust 23, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    This is a great resource! I can add that application for ACC free English classes is now online. After the application is completed, the student will be told where and when to go for orientation and testing. http://austincc.edu/abe

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  2. WillFebruary 25, 2017 at 9:01 PM

    Thanks, Nancy!

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