Free ESL classes in Texas
11 English programs for adults verified in Texas so far (8 with no tuition at all). Checked against official sources on November 13, 2026.
Houston area
- Free Government program in-personHarris County Department of Education Adult Education
Houston, TX
Free English, GED and adult literacy classes at dozens of sites across Harris County.
All English classes are free.
- Free Nonprofit in-personMemorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) ESL & Literacy Advance
Houston, TX
ESL and adult basic education, plus conversation, computer and workplace-skills classes for registered students.
Listed as free by the City of Houston; confirm current fees when you register.
- Free Public library in-personHarris County Public Library ESL & literacy classes
Houston, TX
Volunteer-led ESL, adult basic education and citizenship classes in most of the library's branches across Harris County.
All programming is free.
Dallas area
- Free Public library in-personDallas Public Library free ESL classes
Dallas, TX
Free ESL and GED classes at several library locations in partnership with the Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas adult education consortium.
Free; 17+; ID and work authorization required for the library/AEL classes.
- Free Government program in-personWorkforce Solutions Greater Dallas Adult Education
Dallas, TX
Publicly funded adult education consortium offering free ESL and GED preparation across Dallas County.
Free; ID required.
- Free if eligible Community college in-persononlineDallas College WorkReadyU (ESL)
Dallas, TX
No-cost adult education program with noncredit ESL at Dallas College campuses; separate from tuition-based credit ESOL.
Free for many students; some classes are paid.
- Free Nonprofit in-personThe Wilkinson Center Adult Education
Dallas, TX
Free ESL and GED preparation for adults in East Dallas.
Free; ID and Social Security card requested.
- Free Nonprofit in-personCatholic Charities Dallas – Together We Learn
Dallas, TX
Family-friendly ESL and some GED classes.
Free; optional donation for supplies.
- Free Nonprofit in-personLiteracy Achieves (Vickery Meadow)
Dallas, TX
ESL for adults in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood, a hub for immigrant and refugee families.
Classes free; textbook about $35.
- Low cost Nonprofit in-personAspire Adult Literacy & Workforce Training
Dallas, TX
Low-cost ESL and GED classes; also partners with Brother Bill's Helping Hands for evening English.
About $45 per semester.
San Antonio area
- Free if eligible Community college in-personAlamo Colleges Adult Education ESL
San Antonio, TX
In-person English classes from beginner up, through the Alamo Colleges adult education division.
No cost to eligible learners (18+).
Elsewhere in Texas?
Search the National Literacy Directory by ZIP code, dial 211, or ask your public library. Read our guide to finding free classes. While you wait for a spot, free online resources help you keep going.