The following agencies offer free English classes in Austin. Call for more information about dates and times.
Citywide Locations | Central Austin | East Austin | North Austin
South Austin | Family Literacy Programs
Citywide Locations
AISD Community Education
The Community Education program offers all types of classes, including English classes. Register in advance. The classes are offered in various schools in Austin. Minimal cost.
- Northeast Austin at 841-8408 / 414-7694 - Classes are located at Pickle Elementary (St. John and Blessing) and Reagan High School ( Berkman and I-290)
- Northwest Austin at 414-6434 / 841-3264 - Classes are located at Cook Elementary (Cripple Creek and Parkfield) and Lanier High School ( Peyton Gin Rd, 183)
- Southeast Austin at 841-9109 - Classes are located at Perez Elementary (South Pleasant Valley and William Cannon)
- Southwest Austin at 841-3510 - Classes are located at Bedichek Middle School (South First and William Cannon) and Akins High School ( South First Street)
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
512-223-5300
512-223-5123
Free English classes (ESL) in adult basic education program. Other types of classes are also offered. Register in advance. Classes are held in various locations in Austin, including Little Walnut Creek Branch.
Literacy Austin
2222 Rosewood Ave.
Austin, TX 78702
1-866-518-7323
Teachers give individual ESL and English literacy classes.
Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
ACC Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Room 505.5
Austin, TX 78752
Dial 1-866-999-7323 to get directed to the appropriate program locally.
Central Austin
First United Methodist Church E.S.L.
At 12th St. and Lavaca St.
Every Monday and Thursday morning, 10 a.m.-12 noon
512-478-5684, ask for Young
English conversation practice. Childcare is provided.
Texas Union Informal Classes
University of Texas at Austin
512-23-CLASS (232-5277)
All types of classes are offered, including English (ESL). There is a minimal fee. Please register in advance. Call for more details or visit the online catalog.
East Austin
Casa Marianella
821 Gunter St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-385-5571
Free classes, all levels. No need to present documents.
La Fuente
756 Springdale Rd.
Austin, TX 78702
512-426-3715
Free classes, multiple levels.
Manos de Cristo
4911 Harmon Ave.
Austin, TX 78751
512-477-7454
Free classes.
South Austin
El Buen Samaritano
7000 Woodhue Dr.
Austin, TX 78745
512-439-0700
Free classes, all levels.
Family Literacy Programs
The following agencies provide education for parents and their children, including English as a Second Language and adult basic education.
Any Baby Can
1121 E. 7th St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-454-3743
Parents and their children aged 5 years or older are eligible.
ASPIRE - Even Start
1711 Wheless Lane
Austin, TX 78723
512-928-9454
Parents and their children aged 7 years or younger are eligible.
Austin Learning Academy
Office: 1201 Hackberry St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-457-9194
Parents and their children aged 6 weeks or older are eligible. Classes are held at several locations.
Even Start - Garza High School
1600 Chicon Ave.
Austin, TX 78702
512-414-8601
Families in the Austin community and anyone attending an AISD high school are eligible.
