About

Mission Statement

BEACON English Language & Literacy serves the needs of adult English Language Learners in Greater Prince William by empowering them to achieve their education and employment goals.

Why

We believe that literacy skills empower adults to improve not only the quality of their lives, but also that of their families, and our community as a whole. We help adults communicate effectively with doctors, pharmacists, employers, their children’s teachers, and others in the community. Equipping adults with literacy skills is critical to rise above poverty and strengthen our community.

How

Dedicated volunteers adjust classroom instruction to ensure that each student acquires the skills, confidence, and understanding to achieve independent success. Students build upon their knowledge and success as they navigate through various levels of instruction.

What

BEACON is a non-profit Community-Based Literacy Organization. We provide low-cost English (ESOL) and Citizenship classes to adult immigrants. We integrate instruction with job and life skills. When possible we strive to provide tutoring to meet unique needs.