Orange County Lingual Institute
“She creates a warm and welcoming learning community and is clearly very dedicated to what she does.”
Best ESL Classes near Costa Mesa, CA
1 of these schools is based in Costa Mesa; the others serve Costa Mesa from towns including Los Angeles (42 mi), Irvine (8 mi) and Newport Beach (4 mi).
3 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Lasc
“Thank you to all the teachers and staff for helping me feel more confident in English.”
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The English Academy
“Instead of just following a fixed curriculum, she always tailored the lessons to my level and needs, which made learning much more effective and enjoyable”
The Language Experts
“TLE uses textbooks as foundational material, but the additional instruction provided with the vast knowledge of linguistics and Japanese culture has filled in the gaps to give me what other Japanese courses (including those I took in Japan) could not”
English Blossoms: Language Learning Agency
“She adjusts her lessons based on what Emily is learning at school, while also incorporating Emily's interests to keep her engaged and make learning enjoyable”
Lasc
“The student body is diverse—with no concentration from any single country—so it is a truly multinational environment where students from all backgrounds can come together to study”
The 10 schools listed for Costa Mesa, CA teach English as a second language. Which courses, levels and exams each one covers comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Costa Mesa, CA
9 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 330 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Are there ESL classes for people who work?
3 of the 10 schools list weekend hours, and those slots exist mostly for people who cannot attend on a weekday. Weekend classes usually run as longer single sessions, which suits some learners and exhausts others.
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English Speaking Success
“I have found that not only is she professional and serious about coaching my children, but she does so in a way that is engaging, allowing my children to feel self-confident in their speaking skills.”
Geos Languages Plus Los Angeles
“Such a great experience, learn a language and make friends at same time.”
Aberdeen College
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