Best ESL Classes near Newark, NJ

2 of these schools are based in Newark; the others serve Newark from towns including New York, NY (13 mi), Jersey City (5 mi) and Rutherford (8 mi).

6 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 28, 2026

Ccls Language Center

Ccls Language Center

4.8 2 reviews
“My English skills has been improved a lot since I started to study there.”
Online lessonsSince 2003BBB A+
60 Ferry St
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Links English Language Institute

Links English Language Institute

4.7 8 reviews
“It's a great place to learn English bless you meet many people from Brazil Portugal etc etc”
Since 2008
43 Ferry St
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Listen & Learn USA

Listen & Learn USA

4.9 48 reviews
“They introduced me to a client and provided teaching and learning resources in a professional, supportive and prompt manner.”
Free trial classFrom $49/hrOnline lessonsSince 2011
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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ABC Languages

ABC Languages

4.8 49 reviews
“I've been taking Spanish classes with ABC Languages for almost a year and it has been one of the best decisions I ever made.”
Ages 7–16Online lessonsSince 1998
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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Gain Ville Learning Center

Gain Ville Learning Center

4.6 23 reviews
“The teachers are absolutely top notch, and the owner, Hannibal, is incredibly dedicated, kind and helpful.”
Coupons & offersSince 2010Below average prices
Rutherford, NJ · 8 mi from Newark
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Bluedata International Institute

Bluedata International Institute

4.6 48 reviews
“This course is amazing I highly recommend you to join it becuase it helps you to learn and increase your ability and knowledge not only for English course it's acknowledge your thoughts and make you for the perfection.”
Since 2010
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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The 15 schools listed for Newark, NJ 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: Newark, NJ

The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,351 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), communication (80%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "patient" and "confidence". 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The subjects and programs the schools on this page list most often on their websites are academic calendar (2), accommodations (2), student activities (2), student orientation (2) and the big apple guide (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers online lessons and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 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 the ESL schools on this page all in Newark?

2 of the 15 are, and the others come from other towns within 15 mi. Travel time matters more than usual here, because these courses run several times a week and a long commute is what ends most of them.

Rennert International

Rennert International

4.4 39 reviews
“One of the few places in New York to learn English and gain indelible memories in your life.”
Ages 17 and upSince 1973Prices online
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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Language Trainers USA

Language Trainers USA

4.9 49 reviews
“The course went really well and Agneta, my swedish teacher, was so sweet and wonderful!”
Free trial classFrom $29/hrOnline lessonsSince 2004
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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Manhattan Language

Manhattan Language

4.6 36 reviews
“During this term, I got many friends regardless of age or native place even the teachers became my friends because they have abundant activities.”
Since 2003Prices online
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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BLI

BLI

5.0 49 reviews
“Broad Language Institute , its a great school and i have faith that i will learn English there .”
Since 2020
Cranford, NJ · 9 mi from Newark
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American English Center

American English Center

4.6 16 reviews
“The staff is very,very nice and help a lot.”
Free trial classSince 2020
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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Manhattan English Center

Manhattan English Center

4.7 15 reviews
“I've checked most of the ESL schools in Manhattan before choosing this one and I'm glad I chose MEC.”
Since 2018
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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Oxford International New York City

Oxford International New York City

4.8 18 reviews
“They also accompany you and guide you throughout the entire process if you are a foreign student and want to come to study in New York.”
Free trial classAges 16 and upOnline lessonsSince 2016Prices online
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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French American Academy of Jersey City

French American Academy of Jersey City

4.4 16 reviews
“The 3 sections, K/Pre-K, Elementary and Middle School are equally strong and provide children with a top-notch education, with in my opinion a level of cultural exposure and fully bilingual setting you will not find elsewhere.”
335 students taught16+ years
Jersey City, NJ · 5 mi from Newark
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Speech Fox

Speech Fox

5.0 14 reviews
“Highly recommend working with Melanie of Speech Fox whether it is for accent reduction, learning accents for an acting job or audition, or for presentation coaching like I was privileged to use her services for.”
From $399/moOnline lessons20+ years
New York, NY · 13 mi from Newark
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