Students sitting on campus lawn
Students sitting on campus lawn

Adult Education (AED)

Need a laptop for class? Borrow one today! Harper College has Chromebooks available to be borrowed by students enrolled in the Fall semester. To borrow a laptop, fill out the Technology Request Form.

The AED department allows eligible students to take free classes to prepare for jobs in the current economy. The department operates under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

*Important* In Spring 2021 Harper College Adult Education classes will be taught online, but students will still need to be available and connected at appointed times. This will require internet access, a computer with keyboard, web cam and microphone. 

High School Equivalency

Your HSE will give you the credential and opportunity to go forward in your education and life. Harper College classes can help prepare you for the exams and college success.

  • Free High School Equivalency (HSE) classes to help you pass the HSE Exams and obtain a HSE Diploma.
  • Convenient classes offered morning and evening.
  • Resources to transition into College level courses.

Get started on your HSE

Learn basic English

You are important to our college and community. We can help you learn English to prepare for a better job, help your children with their homework, or become U.S. Citizens.

There are 10 levels of ELA classes:

  • 001/002 Beginning ESL Literacy
  • 003/004 High Beginning ESL
  • 005/006 Low Intermediate ESL
  • 007/008 Intermediate ESL
  • 009/010 Advanced ESL

Get started with English classes

Adult Educational Development
Building D, Room D164
Email: aedinfo@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6223

Remote Hours:
Monday - Friday 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.