Online ESL Classes
Harper College Virtual ESL Open House*!
Come experience an online ESL class and learn more about our programs and registration.
2 times to choose from:
Monday, November 9, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Click here on Monday to enter the online open house).
Join by phone if you can't join by computer:
+1-312-535-8110 United States Toll (Chicago)
+1-415-655-0003 United States Toll
Access code: 146 287 2918
Tuesday, November 10, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Click here on Tuesday to enter the online open house).
Join by phone if you can't join by computer:
+1-312-535-8110 United States Toll (Chicago)
+1-415-655-0003 United States Toll
Access code: 146 154 3833
If you cannot come to either open house, click here to request more information about Harper's ESL program.
* $25 college application fee waiver available for all open house attendees!
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
Fall Registration is Open
Learn how to register for online ESL courses at Harper College.... Watch the Video
Meet Alina, an ESL teacher
Learn about what makes online ESL learning successful.... Watch the Video
Late Start Classes
Learn more about late start classes through Harper's ESL program.... 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. Classes start on September 21 and October 19. 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.
- Schedule your assessment through the MyHarper Student Portal.
- Take the assessment. Assessments are currently taken online.
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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