As we look back and celebrate the accomplishments of our students, teachers and staff this past year, enabled by our generous donors and sponsors, we do so with profound admiration for Pilar Laugel, the founder of our school.

Celebrating 25 years of service, Washington English Center continues its mission – providing English classes, computer instruction, workforce preparation and a variety of support programs to immigrants and refugees.

Learn more about our founder, history, services and the impact we are having on the lives of immigrants in the 2018 Annual Report.

Our Major Corporate Sponsors

The WEC Story, as told by our students

(this video was produced by students Ucu Agustin and Maciej Eichelberger)

Winter 2019 Class Information

Enrollment is now open!

English Classes Schedule and Fees

(Early registration fees (paid before the first day of class) / Late registration fees  (paid on and after the first day of class))

Daytime classes $155 / $165

Monday thru Thursday / 10AM to 1PM / January 7 thru March 21

Evening classes $135 / $145

Monday thru Thursday /7PM to 9PM / January 7 thru March 21

Weekend classes $135 / $145

Saturday and Sunday / 2PM to 5PM / January 12 thru March 24 

Conversation Class and Advanced Grammar $80 / $90

Sunday / 10AM to 12PM / January 13 thru March 24

Additional Classes

Computer Literacy (taught in English) $45

Tuesday and Thursday/ 6PM to 7PM / January 15 thru March 21

Computer Literacy (taught in Spanish / DC Residents) $30

Saturdays / 10AM to 12 PM / January 19 thru April 13

Citizenship Preparation (taught in English) $75

Monday thru Thursday / 6PM to 7PM / January 14 thru March 21

Click HERE for more information on how to register. Note: If you are a new student the process can take two hours.

Job Preparation and Job Search Workshops

Available to registered students.  Free – no fees!  Email jobs@washingtonenglish.org for more information.

 Photo by Kate Maloney