The heart and soul of our organization is to give Knoxville's refugees, and other internationals,
the most basic tool that they need to survive: English.
We are one of the largest support organizations for adult language learners in Knoxville, offering to our students free English courses, transportation to our courses and childcare during those courses.
Believing the English language to be the currency of advancement, we want to empower our students and their families to assimilate while helping them preserve the tenets of their own culture.

SPEAKERS AVAILABLE
Informed staff, along with students, are available to speak and share their stories at local organizations.
TOPICS:
- The People and Work of Center for English
- The Journey of a Refugee
- Asylum Seeker's Story
- English is More Than a Language
To schedule a speaker: TEXT 865-776-4251.
Our volunteer needs are:
TEACHERS
TEACHER'S AIDS
SUBSTITUTES
CHILDCARE
OFFICE HELP
Center for English is
100% VOLUNTEER
based.
Money that is donated
goes directly to cover
our expenses:
TEACHING MATERIALS
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
For more info see our DONATE page.