Harper College will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Harper College offers free adult education classes to help adult students develop
essential skills needed for today’s workforce. Whether you
are working toward a High School Diploma or looking to improve your English language
skills, AED is here to support you and help you succeed. Harper College’s AED department
operates under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Harper’s High School Equivalency (HSE) program provides the opportunity to earn a high school diploma with convenient morning and
evening classes that prepare students for HSE exams. Our department also offers resources
for students seeking to attend college after
earning a HSE diploma.
The English Literacy Acquisition (ELA) program offers classes that help non-native English speakers improve skills in reading, writing,
and
speaking in English. Students will gain a better understanding of the English language
and develop abilities in digital literacy and problem
solving.
Click on a program button below for more details on the program area, classes, and more.
After submitting an application, students can expect to fulfill several program requirements before attending classes.
Students enrolled in an AED program are eligible to borrow
Chromebooks, calculators, or other technology with the
Harper College Library’s Semester Loan Technology
Program. Contact your ELA or HSE instructor or AED
advisor for more information.
1200 West Algonquin Road Palatine 60067
1585 N Rand Road Palatine 60074
1375 South Wolf Road Prospect Heights 60070
6704 Barrington Road Hanover Park 60133
Yes, you will need a computer for a class. If you do not have one, Harper College offers Chromebooks for enrolled students to borrow free of charge throughout the semester.
Our ELA classes meet twice a week, either on Monday and Wednesday or on Tuesday and Thursday
We offer the same classes that are on the GED exam: math, language arts, social science, and social studies. Students can enroll in one or multiple HSE classes each semester.