Omni English
“I find that native English speakers understand me better now when we have a conversation.”
Best ESL Classes near Oakland, CA
These schools serve Oakland from nearby bases in towns including San Francisco, Piedmont and Berkeley.
10 schools listed · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Nando Language Consulting
“His knowledge of 7-8 languages means he'll likely be able to help you relate a 2nd foreign language to a 3rd in a way that speeds mastery for 3rd (or 4th) language learners.”
Polyglottist Language Academy
“I love the class structure, which allows for full immersion and interaction with the language and an opportunity to meet and bond with the other students”
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Las Casas
“Excellent place to take English classes, 100% recommended”
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Piedmont Language School
The 10 schools listed for Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 80 reviews. 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Are there ESL classes for people who work?
7 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.
Eye Level Learning Center- Union City/Ardenwood
“The weekly homework assignments, which feature practice problems and critical thinking exercises, are designed to challenge and engage students.”
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Euphonic Language & Accent
“Alex provided clear, tailored exercises and insightful feedback, making the accent modification process both effective and comfortable.”
Talentnook Afterschool Programs & Camps
“We could see the noticeable difference within first few weeks of the course.”
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