Learn English. Build a Future.
Uniting Communities & Opening Doors Through Adult Education
Free English Classes
Empowering adult learners with English proficiency designed for professional success. Our classes bridge the gap between language and opportunity, fostering the skills needed for career advancement, community leadership, and family advocacy.
Community Partnerships: Empowering Through Education
In collaboration with schools and local partners, OLA Language School provides adults with the linguistic tools and cultural confidence to thrive. We bridge the gap between language and opportunity—empowering our students to lead at home, excel at school, and succeed in the workforce.
Integrated Education & Training (IET)
At OLA, we bridge the gap between education and employment. Our Integrated Education and Training (IET) model combines language instruction with essential workforce skills. We don't just teach English; we prepare you for the demands of the modern job market, providing career coaching and pathways to sustainable employment.
Empowering the Local Workforce Through Strategic Education
OLA Language School is a vital economic driver for the communities we serve. By providing state-aligned English Language Acquisition (ELA) under the TCSG Office of Adult Education, the school transforms adult learners into high-value, bilingual assets for the local economy.
Free English As a Second Language Classes
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels for adults who are learning English for the first time or want to strengthen their communication skills for work, school, or everyday life.
What Students Gain
Confidence: Using English in daily life, professional settings, and school environments.
Skill Growth: Mastery of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Measurable Progress: Advancement through structured learning levels.
Community: A warm, supportive environment that celebrates every success.
Opportunity: Access to future educational and high-demand career pathways.
The OLA Career Advantage
As an approved provider of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) — Office of Adult Education, OLA provides an internal Career Services program for advanced students to turn linguistic fluency into professional success. This specialized training includes:
Bilingual Branding: Professional Resumes & Cover Letters that highlight expertise.
Workforce Soft Skills: Essential training for successful hiring and employment.
Employment Pipelines: Direct access to local Job Fairs & Hiring Events.
Next-Step Readiness: Guidance for College and Technical Career transitions.
Choose Your Path: Face-to-face in our Marietta location or flexible online morning classes. Get started in 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Complete our Pre-Registration Form below to secure your spot and receive orientation updates. We will contact you to attend an orientation session.
Step 2: Attend orientation. Visit our Marietta Location or Smyrna office to:
- Complete your official application.
- Learn how OLA and the TCSG support your goals.
- Take your English placement test.
Step 3: Start classes. Once your level is determined, you will begin your journey!
Morning Classes: Offered online for flexible learning 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Evening Classes: Offered face-to-face at our Marietta location, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
REQUIREMENTS
Age Confirmation: You must be 18 years or older to participate.
Attend the first 12 hours of instruction without interruption. This is a mandatory requirement for both online and face-to-face programs.
Attendance for Success: Meaningful growth in language proficiency requires a commitment to regular and consistent class participation.
Where We Meet in Marietta: Woods/Wilkins Center.Address: 350 Lemon St NE Marietta, GA 30060
Call (470) 435-9210 for more information
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Impactful English Language Solutions for Schools and Workforce Partners
Empowering Every Adult Learner: A Partnership for Community Success
At OLA Language School, we believe that effective communication is the foundation of a thriving community. We provide customized ESL solutions that support adult learners from every background, helping school districts and partners build more inclusive and successful environments.
How to become a partner
Every school district is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach to ESOL rarely works. OLA Language School specializes in designing and managing impactful, customized programs tailored to your specific community needs.Let’s discuss your district’s goals. Email info@olalanguageschool.com or call us today to schedule a consultation.
Why Partner with OLA?
Inclusive Curriculum: We design ESL programs that celebrate diversity and address the specific linguistic needs of your unique student population, ensuring every adult learner feels welcome and supported.
Flexible Delivery Models: OLA brings the classroom directly to your community through professional, on-site instruction at district facilities or partner locations. Customizing schedules to match the specific availability of families and the local workforce removes common barriers like transportation, scheduling conflicts, and the digital divide.
The Missing Piece: Strengthening the Home-School Connection
OLA bridges the communication gap between parents and teachers. By empowering parents with English proficiency, we enable them to advocate for their children’s education, participate in PTA meetings, and support homework success. A partnership with OLA is an investment in the academic achievement of the entire family.
Bridging the Language Gap: Specialized Spanish Solutions for Every Professional
Move beyond the textbook. OLA LANGUAGE SCHOOL provides the functional tools and cultural intelligence required to lead, advocate, and succeed in a bilingual world.
In a landscape where communication is the foundation of safety, trust, and growth, a language barrier is a liability. OLA doesn’t just offer classes; we engineer Functional Confidence. We bridge the gap between knowing a language and actually using it to drive results in schools, workplaces, and communities.
The OLA Edge:
Targeted ROI: We focus on the high-impact communication that handles 80% of your professional interactions.
Cultural Intelligence (CQ): Gain the “unwritten rules” of engagement to build immediate rapport and genuine trust.
25 Years of Leadership: Leverage a quarter-century of educational expertise designed to solve real-world communication challenges.
Breaking the Silence: Small Group Solutions for Professional Impact
Mastering Real-World Engagement
Interactive Training Small groups (limited to 8) offer a “safe-to-fail” space to master high-stakes conversations before they happen in the field.
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Master the unwritten rules of engagement to build immediate rapport and genuine trust with native speakers.
Flexible Training Pathways Choose the schedule that aligns with your professional goals:
Professional Evenings: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Weekdays)
Targeted Tutoring: Custom sessions for certification and exam mastery.
Spanish for Educators & School Personnel: Bridging The Home-School Connection
The Challenge: Communication gaps between teachers and families aren’t just a language barrier—they are a barrier to student achievement. When educators lack the tools to communicate directly with parents, trust is lost, and students fall behind.
The OLA Solution: Functional Fluency for the Classroom We provide specialized, high-impact Spanish training designed specifically for teachers, administrators, and front-office staff. Moving beyond generic conjugation, we focus on the critical interactions that drive school success.
Conference-Ready Communication: Master the specific terminology and cultural etiquette required to lead successful Parent-Teacher conferences and IEP meetings without an interpreter.
Front-Office Efficiency: Equip administrative staff to handle intake, attendance, and emergency calls with confidence and clarity.
Cultural Advocacy: Learn to navigate the cultural nuances of Hispanic families to build immediate rapport, increase attendance at school events, and foster a truly inclusive environment.
The ROI for Districts:
Increased Participation: Higher parent engagement leads to better student performance.
Time Efficiency: Reduce the wait-time and cost of third-party translation services.
Teacher Empowerment: Give your staff the professional confidence to advocate for every student in their care.
Equipping Educators to Speak the Language of Family Engagement
What People Say About Us
Kristy Mitchell
OLA has been a seamless partnership. We have worked with OLA to provide English classes to our families who do not speak any English at all. When we initially started, I remember thinking, “If we can get twelve people to come, I will be excited.” The first time, we had seventy. That was a surprise for me because when we normally do programs, it’s hard to get parent involvement. So, to see the many families invested now in this program, I know that it was something we wanted to spend our time on. Seeing these families now, continuing level after level and feeling more comfortable, we are so proud of them and how brave they are. Thank you OLA Language School for helping parents in our community learn English!
Dr. Jeanette Benoit
By partnering with OLA, Paulding County School District has opened up new lines of communication with our immigrant parents. In addition to learning English, our parents have the opportunity to learn new ways of interacting with our community and with their children at school. Thank you, OLA!
Melissa Bates
OLA Language School has proven to be a valuable resource in our community. From English classes for parents to Spanish after-school programs, I am thoroughly pleased with the diverse offerings and the positive impact they have on our community.
Amy Heater
We are proud to be one of the few public elementary schools in Bartow County that support foreign-language education through OLA Language School. OLALS’ teachers really care about their students and are committed to providing an atmosphere that promotes second-language development. Perfecto for a Spanish Class!
Javier González
I really like the English classes for parents with OLA Language School. They teach useful language skills, helping me talk better with my children’s teachers and be more involved in their school. The teachers are really nice. I recommend it to other parents too.
Paige Lenier
“I finally found this language school after searching around a lot, hoping to not have to drive into Atlanta for classes. I’m so glad I found them because I absolutely love this school. The teachers are truly professionals, not just someone who speaks Spanish. The small class sizes are great, and the classes are flexible and fun. And it’s been an easy process doing online distance learning now too”
Christiana & Mark Parnell
“My husband and I began taking Spanish classes at OLALS to better communicate with native Spanish speakers, but we never anticipated learning so much in the process. OLA Language School Spanish classes are focused on developing conversational and interpretive skills. We highly recommend OLALS’ face-to-face classes as well as the online option”
Together for Success: Our Partners
Get Started Now
For Scheduling, Program Details, or Custom Quotes:
Contact our Director of Operations & Career Services:
Ingrid Catalina Viana
(470) 435-9210
cviana@olalanguageschool.comGeneral Inquiries
Please Call (470) 435-9210
or email:
info@olalanguageschool.com