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Find an English Class Near You

Many adult English language classes are available throughout Metro Knoxville. Several church-based programs teach from the same books as government programs to ensure students' preparation for the GED/HiSet test. Some teach life skills, while others are more conversational in nature. Several use the Bible as their text (Bible-based program).

Many programs, as noted below, are on hiatus due to COVID-19 limitations. Check back for re-openings.

​East Knoxville

​First Baptist Church Strawberry Plains
3100 W. Old A.J. Highway
Strawberry Plains, 37871
Classes begin August, 2021.
For Adults & High Schoolers
Wed: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Childcare: provided for K-5th grade
For more info, call Sharon Cate (865) 621-1605.

​​South Knoxville

Montgomery Village Baptist Center
4601 Joe Lewis Rd., 37920
9-month program: September - May
Language & Life Skills Program
Mask required for all classes. 
Beginner – Advanced
Fri: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Childcare: Provided
Transportation: Not available
For more info, call Dana at 865-865-310-7117
or email dav7117@gmail.com.

Woodlawn Christian Church
4339 Woodlawn Pike, 37920
Registration March 26 & April 2
Classes run April 9 - June 18

Sat: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Cost: $10
Childcare: Provided
For more info, call 865-200-0047.

​North Knoxville

​Buffat Heights Baptist Church
2800 Mill Rd, 37924
Language & Life Skills program
Meeting via Zoom only.
Beginner - Advanced
Sun: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
Transportation: Not available. 
Email info@buffatheights.org for Zoom link.
For more info, call or text 865-524-1204. 

​Center for English & Integration Services
West Lonsdale Baptist Church
2720 Dayton St., 37918
12-month program
Online classes available in addition to these
​in-person classes:

Language & Life Skills program
Morning Classes:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9:30 – 11:30am
In person: Tues & Thurs: 9:30 - 11:30am (Class size is very limited.)
Cost: Free
Childcare: Provided.
Transportation: Provided.
Evening Classes:
​Tues & Thurs: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
Transportation: Not available.
For more info and to register, text Sandra Fugate at (865) 776-4251 or (865) 236-0418.

​​Iglesias de Dios de la Profecia
4123 Buffat Mill Road, 37914
Mon & Thurs: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Childcare: Provided
For more info and to register,
text (865) 776-4251.

​Hope Fellowship Church
2909 N. Broadway, 37917
Language & Life Skills
No classes at this time.
Tues: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Children's Program: Provided
For info, call 423-312-2177 or email
outreach@hopefellowshipknox.com.

​Village Church Women's Group
1705 Merchant Dr., 37912
9-month program: September - May
ESL and crafting
Classes for Women Only
Wed: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Cost: Free
For more info, email choodmk@gmail.com.
If Knox County Schools are delayed or closed; morning classes will be cancelled for that day.

​Temple Baptist Church,
Curtis Hudson Building
1700 W. Beaver Creek Dr., Powell 37849
9-month program
Conversational Grammar-Based Program with Bible Lesson
Beginner - Advanced: Sun: 4:00 – 5:30pm
This class meets in person.
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
Transportation: Not available.
For more information, email Pollie Deeringer at pollie.deeringer@thecrowncollege.edu.

​Wallace Memorial Baptist Church
701 Merchant Dr., 37912
Classes to learn English for Arabic speakers
Wed:  6:00 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $5 for materials
Childcare:  Available
For more info, call 865-283-1136
​between 11:00 am - 6:00 pm,

Cumberland Church
5600 Western Ave., 37921
Classes to learn English for Spanish Speakers
January - May & September - December

Registration: on site on class day
Wed: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $5 for materials
Childcare: Available thru 5th grade
Transportation: Not available
For info, call Grant Williams, 865-584-9129 or email gwilliams@wmbc.net.

​Central Knoxville

Central Bearden Church
6300 Deane Hill Dr., 37919
Classes begin February, 2022.
Register in person Friday, February 4.

Proof of COVID vaccination required.
Fri: 9:30 - 11:00 am
Cost: $25
Childcare: Available
Transportation: Not available.
Note: This program follows Knox County Schools schedule.
For more info, call Tim Earl at (865) 588-0586.

Conversational English for Intermediate/Advanced Speakers
Online only (Zoom).
Classes begin September, 2021.

Tues: 10:00 am - noon
For more info, email beverlycjohnston@mac.com.

UT Collegians for Christ English Class
Humanities Building, Room 53B,
​UT Campus, 37996

9-month program: August - May
Thurs: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available
Transportation: Not available
For more info and to register, call Nathaniel at 865-347-7288 or email nsheets1@vols.utk.edu.

Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
Downtown Riverside
850 Volunteer Lane, 37915
For more info, call 865-522-0052,
or email info@centrohispanoTN.org.

Access Cultural Diversity
All classes online.
New classes begin Tuesday, January 18 and Saturday, January 22.

Tues: 9:30 - 11:00am
​or Sat: 9:30 - 11:00am
Students should have access to:
     Computer/Cell phone
     Wi-fi connectivity
     Email address
Cost: $30/semester
(financial assistance available)
To register, email your name and phone number to knox2150@yahoo.com
or text Chester at 865-335-9329. Registration accepted through February.

West Knoxville

​Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
9132 Kingston Pike, 37923
8-month program: September -  April
Conversational English Program
Beginner - Advanced
In-person class: Thurs: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Online Zoom: Thurs: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more info, email Bob and Laura: eslknoxville@gmail.com
or call 865-471-8503.

Morning ESL Stories of Jesus
Thurs: 11:30 am
ESL Book Club via Zoom
Intermediate-Advanced
Fri: 10:00am
If you need help setting up Zoom on your computer or smartphone, please contact Bob at the above number.

Fellowship Church Life Skills English Program
8000 Middlebrook Pike, 37909 
10-month program: August - May
For:
     Beginner
     High Beginner
     Advanced/Conversation
Open enrollment: students may begin classes at any time.
Tues: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $8 for book
Childcare: Not available.
Transportation: Not available.
Registration required. 
For more info, text Patti at 865-776-5747 or email pms3cr@gmail.com.

Grace Lutheran Church
9076 Middlebrook Pike, 37923
Bible-based Program
No classes at this time.
Beginner- Advanced
Thurs: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Provided
For more info and to register,
call 865-282-1058.

Knoxville International Church 
1539 Downtown West Blvd.
Language & Life Skills program
12-month program, Bible-based
No classes at this time.
Sun: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Childcare: Provided
For Transportation: call 865-368-9711.
For more information: email aknoxvilleinternationalchurch@gmail.com or see website for Knoxville International Church.

English Language Coffee House
Monthly Conversation Group
No meetings at this time.
4th Thursday of each month
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Childcare: Provided
For more info, call 865-368-9711
or email aknoxvilleinternationalchurch@gmail.com or see the website for Knoxville International Church.

Muslim Community of Knoxville
YMCA 400 Winston Rd, 37909
12-month program
Language & Citizenship Prep 
No classes at this time.
Beginner - Advanced
Childcare: Provided
Transportation: Provided
For more info, call 865-306-8556.

Providence Church 
1432 Lovell Rd, 37932
9-month program: September - May
All classes in person combine with online.
Language & Life Skills program
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Mon: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Transportation: Not available.
Childcare: Not available.
Cost: free.
For more info, call 865-691-3000.
Register by emailing gap@providencechurch.com 
or sejebbi1@yahoo.com.

The Pines Apartments
1233 Francis Rd, 37909 
10 month program: Aug - May
No classes at this time.
To work with a teacher 1-on-1, join KIN's LaMP program by calling Jani 865-235-1476 or emailing info@kin-connect.org.


Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church
400 Everett Rd., 37934
No classes until church reopens.
Beginner - Advanced
Tues: 6:30 - 8:30 pm                          
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
​For more info, call 865-966-9040.

West Park Baptist Church
8833 Middlebrook Pike, 37923
Classes start August, 2021.
7 Levels: Beginner - Advanced
Tues: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $25/year
Childcare: Not available.
For more info and to register, call 865-690-0031 or email esl@westparkbaptist.org.
Note: If Knox County Schools are closed due to weather; classes will be cancelled for that day.

West Park English Conversation Café
Come practice English and make new friends in a relaxed café setting in the Hub building!
Thurs: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available
Transportation: Not available
For more info, email esl@westparkbaptist.org.

Northstar Church - Next Gen. Building
2292 Sherrill Blvd, 37932
Classes start February 2.
Wed: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $10
Childcare: Available
Transportation: Not available
For info, call 865-539-2222.

​Surrounding Counties

Hamblen County
HOLA Lakeway
​
Cumberland Street, Morristown, 37813
Tues: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $40/semester
For more info, call Betsy Hurst at 423-438-3115 or email holalakeway@gmail.com.

Sevier County
Iglesia Christiana La Luz de Jesus Church
505 Pine Mountain Road
Pigeon Forge, 37863
​Wed & Thurs, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
Transportation: Not available.
For more info, call 865-286-6374​ or email kelley.graham@tcatknoxville.edu.

Our Savior Lutheran Church
423 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, 37738
Mon & Tues, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Child: Not available.
Transportation: Not available.
For more info, call 865-286-6374​ or email kelley.graham@tcatknoxville.edu.

ONLINE - Zoom
For more info, call 865-286-6374​ or email kelley.graham@tcatknoxville.edu.

Blount County
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
3736 Tuckaleechee Pike
Maryville, TN, 37804
Spring Semester: Jan 19-April 27 - open enrollment
Classes Wed: 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Cost: $10 donation for book
Childcare: Available - nursery, missions & Bible classes
Transportation: Not available.
For more info, email ashleyanderson117@gmail.com.
Classes will follow the Blount County Schools calendar for weather cancelations and fall break.

First Baptist Church of Maryville
202 West Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN
Mon & Wed: 9:00 am - noon
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
Transportation: Not available.
For more info, call
at 865-719-1964 or email Ronald.Erickson@tcatknoxville.edu​.

​
Loudon County​
First Presbyterian Church
364 Martel Rd., Lenoir City, 37772
Language & Life Skills Program
Classes begin October, 2021.
Evening Classes: Beginning - Intermediate 
Tues & Thurs: 6:30 - 9:30 pm           
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
For more info, call Alfonso Marquez,​
865-770-0888
or email amarquez61@bellsouth.net.
Currently also offering HiSET and citizenship classes.

Oak Ridge

Grace Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge
131 W Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge 37830
12-month program
Language & Life Skills Program
MORNING CLASSES
Beginner: Mon-Thurs: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Intermediate: Tues & Thurs: 9:00 - 11:00am
EVENING CLASSES
Beginner: Tues: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Intermediate: Wed: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Wed: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available.
Transportation: Not available.

Homework Tutoring: Not available.
For info, call the church at 865-483-3787 or email office@graceor.org.
Note: If Oak Ridge Schools are closed or delayed due to weather; classes at Grace Lutheran will be cancelled for that day.

Oak Ridge Central Baptist
130 Providence Road, Oak Ridge 37830
No classes at this time.
For more info, email 
info@orcbc.org.
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