ESL Registration

Welcome to the Academic ESL Program at Harper College

To start taking academic ESL courses, please follow these steps.

1. Complete a Harper College Application (new tab). If you have any questions about the application or if you need assistance with filling it out, please visit our admissions office* in Building C, Room C103, or call 847-925-6700.

Select Credit Seeking Student when applying. DO NOT SELECT NON CREDIT SEEKING STUDENT. ESL classes are tuition-based credit classes (new tab).
For student type, select Student At Large.
For the program, select English as a Second Language.
Pay a $25 application fee. Contact us if you need help paying this fee (new tab).
You will receive your Harper Student ID number and username. Additionally, you will receive instructions on how to set up your student portal. You need access to your student portal to access your student email.You will receive your Harper Student ID number and username. Additionally, you will receive instructions on how to set up your student portal. You need access to your student portal to access your student email.You will receive an email that will include your Harper Student ID number and username. You will receive another email with instructions for setting up your student portal. Accessing your student portal is essential for checking your student email, registering for class, payments, and more.

* If you choose to visit the admissions office for assistance, please clearly state that you want to complete the application for the paid Academic ESL program (credit application). Please note that non-credit applications are not acceptable for the Academic ESL program.

2. Schedule your free ESL testing appointment.

Make your appointment online on MyHarper Student Portal under the "For ESL Students" card. Here are the instructions on how to schedule a testing appointment (new tab). Testing is done in person on Harper's main campus.

Or call the office 847-925-6227 (You will need to provide your Harper ID number)
Or visit our office in Building D, Room D138 (You will need to provide your Harper ID number)

After booking your ESL test appointment, you will receive a confirmation email to your student email, not your personal email.

3. Attend your testing appointment. You must check in 15 minutes early and bring photo ID.

Take placement tests in reading and writing
Meet with a professor for an interview
Receive your English level (II, III, IV, or V)

4. Register and pay for your classes.

You can sign up for classes on your own through your student portal (new tab).

Information about registration, financial aid (FAFSA), or the payment plan, please visit One-Stop Center in Building A, Room A250, or call 847-925-6710.