Washington English Center — Local services in Washington

I can’t speak highly enough of WEC as a volunteer. I’ve just finished my first term as a teaching volunteer, and being at WEC has regularly been the best part of my week. My fellow volunteers care deeply about the students, our students are enthusiastic to learn and support one another, and the WEC staff are consistently going above and beyond to make the center a welcoming place. One of the things I’ve been especially impressed with is how consistent and clear the communication is with volunteers. We’re given clear guidance, materials, and an amazing amount of resources to use and draw from including curriculum, training, access to technology, and one-on-one consultations for lesson planning. WEC staff are organized, kind, and knowledgeable. This term has been a fantastic experience, and I look forward to volunteering in the future in their in-person or online classes, or through their tutoring program. Especially as someone who is in DC for certain seasons and out of DC for others, I like knowing I may be able to volunteer with them even if I’m not able to be physically in DC. If you’re looking for a rewarding way to volunteer that will deepen your appreciation for people from many different cultures and places, WEC is a wonderful organization to lend your time and...

let me talk about my experience in DC first…

I came to DC in Jan 2022 and I went to (English Language Institute) in Washington, DC to take english classes..

ELI was horrible and I was paying $900 per month ($2,700) for a term. they were taking advantage of students (especially F1 Visa students) and adding new classes every month I wasn’t F1 visa but they were taking advantage of me too and they didn’t tell me that you need to pay less since you’re permanent resident that’s why I wanted to mention their name for all people to know their tricks. all students were rich & from middle east and speak Arabic during class and teachers wouldn’t stop them.

I left there and I searched everywhere and I found this Center! and amazing center!! when I saw prices I shocked $200 for a term (3 months) I couldn’t believe it.

I read and asked and then I registered and I started in this beautiful center!

The WEC staff are amazing, teachers are nice and I love them a lot and I already registered for next term.

Also we learn a lot in WEC, American history, Culture are examples. I love my teachers and my classmates and I wish I had found it earlier… I highly recommend everyone to study in this...

Update Review: Today marks the beginning of a new semester. Most of the staff here are friendly, but a few are not. I won't mention her name, but due to someone not doing their job properly and speaking unpleasantly. I felt like I was not welcome here today.

I felt isolated because there are too many students in the class, and I'm left feeling alone. So, the experience can vary greatly depending on which teacher you meet and which class you end up in. First review: There aren't many reviews here, but it seems like a lot of people who come to Washington, DC know about this place. Because the number of students here is much larger than the scale and staff, that's why. The students here come from various countries, and you can experience diversity regardless of age and race. The teachers are also diverse in terms of age and experience, making it a great learning experience as you can learn from a different teacher every day. Don't be afraid to participate in English classes here. Even if you don't know any English at all, the patient teachers here will teach you from the...