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Conversation Partners

Conversation Partners

Conversation Partners

Learn more about the free conversation partners program available for our ESL students.... Read More

ESL instructor Alina

ESL instructor Alina

Meet Alina, an ESL teacher

Learn about what makes online ESL learning successful.... Read More

Nimisha, an ESL student

Nimisha, an ESL student

Meet Nimisha, an Online ESL Reading Student

Hear about the advantages of taking ESL courses online.... Read More

About Online ESL Writing Classes

About Online ESL Writing Classes

About Online ESL Writing Classes

Learn more about how you can take online ESL writing classes through Harper College.... Read More

International Students' Meeting

International Students' Meeting

International Students' Club Meeting

Sample Harper College International Students' Club Meeting with "Alumni Visitors" ... Read More

Spring 2021 ESL Classes with Kelly Coronado

Spring 2021 ESL Classes with Kelly Coronado

Spring 2021 ESL Classes

Minute message from Kelly Coronado about Harper College's Spring 2021 ESL Classes... Read More

International Students' Meeting

International Students' Meeting

Spring 2021 Linguistics programs and classes

Prof. Alina Pajtek discusses Spring 2021 Linguistics offerings at Harper College... Read More

Online ESL tutoring video

Online ESL tutoring video

Online ESL Tutoring

Learn more about online tutoring for English as a Second Language learners through Harper College.... Read More

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How to Register for ESL Classes

Learn how to register for English as a Second Language classes at Harper College.... Read More

Take ESL classes online or in-person through Harper College. Registration for the Fall 2021 semester has started with classes beginning August 23rd. 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.

  1. To register, first apply to the college. For application questions, contact us by clicking on this link.

  2. Make an ESL testing appointment and meet with a teacher

  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.

**Cost of Attendance Information

Ready to Get Started?

For more information, contact us at esl@harpercollege.edu.

Last Updated: 5/23/23