There are multiple English Language classes available throughout Metro Knoxville and Oak Ridge. Several church-based programs teach from the same books as the government programs to ensure students' preparation for the GED/HiSet test; others teach life skills, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation; while others are more conversational in nature and several use the Bible as their text (Bible-based program). Links are provided for information to locate the class that's right for you.
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East Knoxville, South Knoxville and Blount and Sevier Counties:
East Knoxville
Vine Middle School
1807 Martin Luther King Blvd
Language & Life Skills
Beginner - Intermediate
No classes on campus this semester.
To work with a teacher 1-on-1, join KIN's LaMP program.
For more info: 865-333-4546
Blount County
Pleasant Grove Church @ College St
300 E. Church Avenue (basement)
Maryville, 37804
Spring Semester: January 14 - May 9
Bible -based English Language Skills
Beginning - Intermediate
All classes now online.
New student registration in January
Tues: 6:30pm -8:00 pm
Cost: $20 (for books)
Childcare: ages 1 yr - 5th grade
For more information email ashleyanderson117@gmail.com.
Sevier County
Sevier County Adult High School
Language & Life Skills Program
Beginner - Advanced
Registration: January 9th (registration is twice a year)
Beginners
Mon: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not Available
Intermediate
Tues: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not Available
Advanced
Thurs: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not Available
South Knoxville
Montgomery Village Baptist Center
4601 Joe Lewis Rd, 37920
9 month program: Sept - May
Language & Life Skills Program
Beginner – Advanced
Classes begin Sept 4th.
Morning Classes:
Fri: 9:30am - 11:30am
Mask required for all classes.
Cost: FREE
Childcare: provided
Transportation: not available
Click Here for directions
Contact Dana 865-865-310-7117 or
Woodlawn Christian Church
4339 Woodlawn Pike, 37920
12 month Bible - based Program
Morning and Evening Classes:
All classes cancelled until further notice.
Beginner- Advanced
Tues and Thurs: 7:00pm- 9:00pm
Fridays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sundays: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Childcare:
Fridays & Sundays- all ages
Transportation:
Weekdays: 865-206-5502
Sundays: 865-310-3762
Click Here for directions
For more information:
Call 865-310-3762
Central and North Knoxville:
Central Knoxville:
Central Baptist Church Bearden
6300 Deane Hill Dr, 37919
9 month program: Sept - May
Tuesday Morning Classes:
Language & Life Skills Program
Intermediate - Advanced
Spring Jan 7th - May 19th
Classes delayed until Jan 5, 2021
Pre-Register Required! Click Here
Tues: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
IMPORTANT: Childcare is limited, please inquire when you pre-register via email to
Note: If Knox County Schools are closed or delayed due to weather; classes at Central Bearden are also cancelled that day.
Friday Morning Classes:
9 Month Program: Aug-April
Registration is Jan 10th
Classes begin Jan 17th
Language & Life Skills Program
Fri: 9:30am - 11:30am*
Cost: $25 per adult (includes book)
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions
Click Here for more information or Call 865-450-1000 ext 142
Note: If Knox County Schools are closed, classes at Central Bearden will be cancelled for that day.
Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
2455 Sutherland Ave, 37919
12 month program
ESL classes, Spanish Literacy classes, Mexican government primary and secondary education degree classes for adults, GED classes taught in Spanish
All classes online.
Beginner - Advanced
Mon and Wed 10:00am-12:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program: Ages 3-12
Click Here for directions
For more information: Click Here, call 865-522-0052, or email info@centrohispanoTN.org
Downtown International Women's Conversation & Culture Group
850 Volunteer Landing Ln, 37915
High Intermediate English Skills
No classes at this time.
Classes may be online via Zoom starting in November.
Cost: FREE
Childcare: not available
Reserve your seat...Call Dee
865-257-2984 or email megpierce78@gmail.com
Friends of Literacy
1323 North Broadway, 37917
12 month program
Reading, Writing, and Conversational English
Beginner - Advanced
Students are assessed and matched with tutors for one-on-one instruction based on the student's schedule
Cost: Free
Childcare: None provided
Click Here for directions
For more information:
Call 865-549-7007 or email esl@friendsofliteracy.org
Ladies of Charity
2nd Floor, 120 W. Baxter Ave, 37917
12 month Program
Language & Life Skills Program
Beginner - Advanced
All classes online.
Tues, 9:30am to 11:00am
or Sat, 9:30am to 11:00am
Cost: $30/semester (financial assistance available)
Requirements: computer or laptop and Wifi
To register, email knox2150@yahoo.com or call Chester at 865-335-9329.
Laurel Church of Christ
3457 Kingston Pike, 37919
12 month program
Conversational English Skills Program
Beginner - Advanced
Wed: 6:45pm – 7:45pm
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions
Click Here for more information
Transportation: 865-524-1122
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
711 S. Northshore Dr, 37919
Cathedral School Room 204
Language & Life Skills Program
Beginner - Advanced
All classes online.
Tues, 9:30am to 11:00am
or Sat, 9:30am to 11:00am
(Combined with Ladies of Charity.)
Cost: $30/semester (financial assistance available)
Requirements: computer or laptop and Wifi
To register, email or call Chester at 865-335-9329.
For more info, contact the
Parish office 865 588-0249.
Click Here for directions
North Knoxville:
Beaver Dam Baptist Church
4328 E Emory Rd, 37938
9 Month Program- Aug - May
Language & Life Skills program
Not accepting any new students this fall.
Beginner - Advanced
Thurs: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: not available
Click Here for directions
For more information: esl@bdbc.org
Buffat Heights Baptist Church
2800 Mill Rd, 37924
12 Month Program
Language & Life Skills program
Beginner - Advanced
Meeting in person or on-line.
Sun: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions
Call or text 865-524-1204 for more information
Center for English & Assimilation
West Lonsdale Baptist Church
2720 Dayton St, 37921
12 month program
Language & Life Skills program
Morning Classes:
Beginner - Advanced
Online: Mon & Wed, 9:30am–11:30am
In person: Tues & Thurs 9:30am-11:30am (Class size is very limited.)
Transportation available.
Childcare available.
Evening Classes:
In person: Tues & Thurs 6:00pm-8:00pm (Class size is very limited.)
Transportation available.
Childcare available.
Click Here for directions.
Weekend Classes:
Online: Sat, 10am - 12pm
For more info and to schedule a testing appointment, text (865) 776-4251
Note: Citizenship Assistance by Appointment
Hope Fellowship Church
2909 N. Broadway, 37917
Language & Life Skills
Classes begin Sept 10th
Tues: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: FREE
Children's Program: provided
Click Here for directions
For information: Call 423-312-2177 or email
outreach@hopefellowshipknox.com
Norwood Baptist Church
1725 Wilson Rd, 37912
12 month program
Conversation/Bible-based
Class will resume when church meets in person again.
Beginner & Intermediate Classes
Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30am
Cost: FREE
Children's Program: provided
Click Here for directions
Call 865-947-9074 for more information
Norwood Elementary School
1909 Merchant Dr, 37912
9 month program: Sept - May
Language & Life Skills programs
Daytime Classes:
Classes for Women Only
Starting after Sept 7th
Beginner - Advanced
Class meets online.
Wed: 9:00am - 10:20am
Cost: FREE
Click Here for directions
For more info: text 865-675-3746
If Knox County Schools are delayed or closed; morning classes will be cancelled for that day.
Evening Classes:
Classes for Men and Women
No classes Fall 2020.
Cost: $10 (book)
Children's Program: up to age 12
FREE Dinner at 5pm
Click Here for directions
For more info: Call 865-689-1460
Note: If Knox County Schools are closed; classes will be cancelled for that day.
Temple Baptist Church/
Curtis Hudson Building
1700 W Beaver Creek Dr, 37849
12 month program
Conversation & Bible Integration Classes
Weekend Classes
Beginner - Advanced
Sun: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: not available
For more info: email
Evening Classes:
UTK Humanities Bldg Room 53B
Conversation & Bible Integration Classes
Thursdays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: not available
For more info: email
hjame278@thecrowncollege.edu
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church
701 Merchant Dr, 37912
Conversational /Bible-based
All classes cancelled until 2021.
Beginner - Advanced
Sun: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions
For more info: 865-922-0876
West Knoxville:
West Knoxville
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
9132 Kingston Pike, 37923
8 month program: Sept - April
Start date: Sept 10
All classes online via Zoom
Conversational English Program
Beginner - Advanced
Thurs: 9:30am to 11:30am
Thurs: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Other times may be arranged if needed.
Cost: Textbook only
Click Here for directions.
For more information and to register, contact Bob: or 865-471-8503
Morning ESL Bible Study via Zoom
Intermediate-Advanced
Wed: 10:00am
If you need help setting up ZOOM on your computer or smartphone please contact Bob at the above email or phone.
Fellowship Church
8000 Middlebrook Pike, 37923
10 month program: Aug - May
Language & Life Skills Program
Class begin Aug 25th
Beginner - Advanced
Combination in person & Zoom.
Limit of 8 students in person; all must wear masks and social distance.
Tues: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $8
Childcare: Not available
Click Here for more information.
Registration required. Call Patti at 865-776-5747 or email pms3cr@gmail.com
Conversational Spanish Classes
Classes begin Aug 27th
Classes online via Zoom.
Thurs: 7:00pm-9:00pm
No cost.
Childcare: Not available
Click Here for directions.
For more information: Call Nery at 865-230=6205 or email neryrolon@yahoo.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
Click Here to register or Call 865-282-1058
Knoxville International Church
1539 Downtown West Blvd
Language & Life Skills program
12-months, Bible-based
No classes at this time.
Sun: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions or
Transportation: 865-368-9711
For more information: email aknoxvilleinternationalchurch@gmail.com or see website at
knoxvilleinternationalchurch.net/
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 information: Call 865-368-9711 or email aknoxvilleinternationalchurch@gmail.com or see website at
knoxvilleinternationalchurch.net/
Muslim Community of Knoxville
YMCA 400 Winston Rd, 37909
12 month program
Language & Citizenship Prep
Beginner - Advanced
No classes at this time.
Childcare: Provided
Transportation: Provided
For more info: 865-306-8556
Providence Church
1432 Lovell Rd, 37932
9 month program: Sept - May
Classes begin Sept 14th.
All classes online via Zoom.
Language & Life Skills program
Beginner - Advanced
Mon: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Click Here for directions.
Transportation: 865-691-3000
Click Here for more information.
Register by emailing gap@providencechurch.com
The Pines Apartments
1233 Francis Rd, 37909
10 month program: Aug - May
No Classes on site this semester.
To work with a teacher 1-on-1, join KIN's LaMP program by calling Jani 865-740-5676 or emailing vols@kin-connect.org.
Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church
400 Everett Rd, 37934
No classes until church reopens.
Beginner - Advanced
Tues: 6:30pm - 8:30p Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available
Click Here for directions
Call 865-966-9040
West Park Baptist Church
8833 Middlebrook Pike, 37923
9 Month Program: Sept - May
Language & Life Skills Program
All classes currently online.
Classes may move to in-person later.
Students must register in advance. Limit 10 in each class.
Beginner - Advanced
Tues: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's ESL for Elementary students, Tues. only
Beginners only: Thurs, 10-11:30am
Cost: $20 in Sept., $12 in Jan.
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions
For more information and to register, contact Allison at
865-299-6655 ext. 6001 or allison@cedarbrookoutreach.org.
Note: If Knox County Schools are closed due to weather; classes will be cancelled for that day.
Find English Classes Near You
Oak Ridge and Loudon:
Oak Ridge
Grace Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge
131 W Gettyburg Ave, 37830
12 month program
Language & Life Skills Program
All classes online.
Morning Classes
beginner: Mon 9:00am-9:45am
intermediate: Mon 10:00am-10:45am
Wed & Thurs 9:00am - 11:00am
Childcare: not available
Beginning - Intermediate
Evening Classes
Tues: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Childcare: not available
Homework Tutoring: not provided
Click Here for directions
For information: Call 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 Church
130 Providence Rd, 37830
12 month program
Conversational Program
All classes cancelled until 2021.
Wed: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Childcare: provided
Free dinner at 4:45pm
Click Here for directions
For more information: Call
865-483-7495 or 724-877-3087 or email
Loudon County
First Presbyterian Church
364 Martel Rd, Lenior City, 37772
Language & Life Skills Program
ESL classes will begin in October.
Evening Classes:
Beginning - Intermediate Tues & Thurs: 6:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available
Click here for directions
Call Alfonso Marquez 865-770-0888 or email amarquez61@bellsouth.net.
Currently also offering HiSET and citizenship classes.