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.

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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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