Harper College

ESL Registration

Welcome to Harper College ESL

To start taking English courses follow these steps.

1. Complete a Harper College Application.  For application questions, contact us by clicking on this link.

  • Select Credit Seeking Student when applying. DO NOT SELECT NON CREDIT SEEKING STUDENT. ESL classes are tuition-based credit classes. Click here for costs.
  • 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.
  • You will receive your your Harper Student ID number and username. Please gain access to your student portal.

2. Schedule your free ESL testing appointment.

Make your appointment on-line on MyHarper Student Portal under Academic Success.  For instructions on how to make a testing appointment, click here.  Testing is done in person on Harper's main campus.

  • Or call the office 847-925-6227
  • Or visit our office in building D room D138

3. Attend your testing appointment

  • 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. 

Information about financial aid and the payment plan, please visit One-Stop Center in A250 or call 847-925-6710.

Last Updated: 10/22/24