
Adult Education (ESL, GED/HiSET)
Learn English (ESL) or complete your high school education (GED/HiSET) FOR FREE. Any level of learner accepted, from beginner to advanced.
- ESL classes cover reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills. We also have Citizenship.
- High School Equivalency classes cover Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science to prepare you to take the GED/HiSET
- We also offer programs to help you transition into college credit or job credential programs.
Eligibility
- Be 18 years or older (or provide proof of high school separation)
- Live in Illinois
- F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2 visas not accepted.
​Start your enrollment today​
- Complete an o​nline application​ OR visit your college’s Adult Education office
- Take the placement test (TABE or CASAS)
- Confirm you live in Illinois by sending a copy of your ID and uploading your ID to your student portal.
- Do you have more questions? Visit our Questions and Answer page ±á·¡¸é·¡â€‹.
Click on your college for more information
- ​Daley College
- Kennedy-King College
- Malcolm X College
- Truman College
- Olive-Harvey College
- Wright College​
Classes are available in-person, online, a combination of both in-person and online (hybrid)
Join us to celebrate our Illinois High School Diploma Earners!
Learn more here: www.ccc.edu/diploma25
Our Vision
​The 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Adult Education programs provide open access for learners from diverse backgrounds that deliver high quality education to prepare students to transition successfully into college, career pathways, the workforce and/or to meet personal goals as lifelong learners. In collaboration with community partners, the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Adult Education program provides students with supporting services to meet their social, emotional and academic needs, leading to economic mobility.The 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Adult Education programs provide open access for learners from diverse backgrounds that deliver high quality education to prepare students to transition successfully into college, career pathways, the workforce and/or to meet personal goals as lifelong learners. In collaboration with community partners, the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Adult Education program provides students with supporting services to meet their social, emotional and academic needs, leading to economic mobility.
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