Online ESL Classes
Did you miss the Fall 2020 Harper College Virtual ESL Open House?
Click on a link below to view a recording from the ESL Open House and experience an online ESL class or learn more about Harper's ESL programs and how to register:
Watch these videos to learn more about our online ESL classes
Conversation Partners
Learn more about the free conversation partners program available for our ESL students.... Watch the Video
Meet Alina, an ESL teacher
Learn about what makes online ESL learning successful.... Watch the Video
International Students' Club Meeting
Sample Harper College International Students' Club Meeting with "Alumni Visitors" ... Watch the Video
Spring 2021 ESL Classes
Minute message from Kelly Coronado about Harper College's Spring 2021 ESL Classes... Watch the Video
Spring 2021 Linguistics programs and classes
Prof. Alina Pajtek discusses Spring 2021 Linguistics offerings at Harper College... Watch the Video
Meet Nimisha, an Online ESL Reading Student
Hear about the advantages of taking ESL courses online.... Watch the Video
About Online ESL Writing Classes
Learn more about how you can take online ESL writing classes through Harper College.... Watch the Video
How to Register for ESL Classes
Learn how to register for English as a Second Language classes at Harper College.... Watch the Video
Online ESL Tutoring
Learn more about online tutoring for English as a Second Language learners through Harper College.... Watch the Video
Take ESL classes online through Harper College. Registration for the Spring 2021 semester started November 12. Register today!
- You can choose from a variety of online ESL classes, including Reading, Writing, Grammar, Communication Skills, Pronunciation and more, at four different levels.
- You can choose how many classes you want to take. Most classes are flexible, with optional online meeting times.
- You can take English 101 (first year college English) after passing Level V Reading and Level V Writing. Advanced level students can take other college classes together with ESL classes.
- Classes are supported by free online ESL tutoring and supplemented with online options for conversation partners, ESL practice resources, and International Students’ Club participation.
Registration
You must have at least nine years of education in or outside the U.S.
- To register, first apply to the college. For application questions, email rvaliyap@harpercollege.edu
- Schedule your assessment through the MyHarper Student Portal.
- Take the assessment. Assessments are currently taken online.
* Interested in our English Series for Professionals or TESOL to teach ESL- Take the Self-Placement survey
To get started, see the Registration page.
Tuition and Fees
Harper College offers affordable ESL classes. To learn more about costs, visit the Tuition Rates page.
Out-of-District Students
Harper's online ESL courses make it easy for students to learn English from anywhere in the Chicago area, across Illinois, or anywhere in the USA. Visit the Registration page to get started.
International Students
Are you looking to learn English from a USA-based college? Harper's ESL program welcomes international students. Visit our International Students page to get started.
Ready to Get Started?
- Apply to Harper College
- How to Register
- Financial Aid
- Find us on social media: Harper College ESL Facebook or Harper College ESL Instagram.
For more information, contact us at esl@harpercollege.edu.
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