WE CARE HOUSTON- ESL Resources

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are classes to help people learn English. Classes including reading, speaking and writing skills. Learning English can give you the chance at better jobs, a higher salary, and build a brighter future for you and your family. The free or affordable ESL classes below will help you improve your language skills. Contact each location at the phone number listed and find out what works best for you.

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ESL Resources

Harris County Department of Education- Adult Education Division
  • Free classes at multiple locations, 65 sites within Harris County,
  • For classes, any photo ID will work.
  • (713) 692-6216

Houston Community College
  • Free classes with $20 registration at multiple locations
  • Cannot attend if with F1 visa.
  • (713)718-5400 (webpage is better)

Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM)
  • Classes at multiple locations for many levels; $30 fee for registration and materials
  • (713)574-7538 or (713) 468-4516 ext. 139

Community Family Center-Southeast
  • 7524 Avenue E, Houston, TX 77013
  • $20 enrollment with free classes
  • (713) 923-2316, (713) 923-0612, (713) 923 - 0613
/ Community Family Center- Southwest
  • 9999 Richmond Avenue Houston, TX 77042
  • $20 enrollment with free classes
  • (713) 923-2316, (713) 923-0612, (713) 923 - 0613

Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans- AAMA location
  • $20 registration
  • 6001 Gulf Freeway, Bldg C3, Houston, TX 77023
  • (713) 929-2330

Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans- Ashford United Methodist Church
  • $20 registration
  • 2201 S. Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77077
  • (713) 929 – 2330
/ Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans- Willow Creek/ Cossaboom YMCA
  • $20 registration
  • 7575 Office City Drive, Houston, TX 77012
  • (713) 929-2330

Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans – Sanchez Charter School
  • $20 registration
  • 406 E. Rittenhouse St., Houston, TX 77076
  • (713) 929-2330
/ Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans – Cathedral of St Matthew
  • $20 registration
  • 9101 Airline Dr., Houston, TX 77037
  • (713) 929-2330

Fort Bend Literacy Council
  • $125 registration fee (per home) if you give income info then can be as low as $30
  • 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478
  • (281) 240-8181
/ AVANCE
  • $20 registration fee
  • 4503 Mangum Road, Houston, TX 77092
  • (713) 686-5228; (713) 812-0033, ext 100

Chinese Community Center
  • $20 registration fee + ~$30 for books
  • 9800 Town Park, Houston, Texas 77036
  • Chinese: 713-271-6100 ext 128
  • Spanish: 713-271-6100 ext 109
  • Vietnamese: 713-271-6100 ext 273
/ Lonestar Adult Education
  • Free classes at multiple locations in Harris County, Montgomery County, and Walker County
  • (281) 260-3576

Call 2-1-1 or visit for more information about classes in your area.

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