The ESOL Program in Fairfax County supports over 20,000 students from more than 100 different language backgrounds in elementary, middle, high, transitional and alternative schools.

Our goal in ESOL instruction is help your student be able to demonstrate understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in English so they can function smoothly in American society.  Through our instruction and support, students will develop proficiency in English for social and academic use.  Students will also be aware of and learn about the history and culture of Fairfax County, Virginia, the United States and the world.

ESOL services are available for all eligible students in 1st through 12th grade in Fairfax County. ESOL teachers use a variety of specialized, age appropriate, high interest materials to facilitate student learning.  The combination of specialized language instruction and interactions with students and staff in the classrooms are how language is best learned and supported by the results of extensive research.