Learn English or finish high school for free to improve your career and college opportunities
English as a Second Language classes help you learn English for the first time and improve your English communication skills.
GED/HiSET prep will get you ready to take the tests you need to earn your high school diploma. You can also get help paying for those tests.
You can:
- Choose a schedule that fits your needs. We offer 8, 12, and 16-week classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters with morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions.
- Borrow a Chromebook to take online and hybrid classes. We also offer in-person classes.
- Enroll in our free Career Bridge program to earn an industry certificate for job opportunities.
- Move on to credit classes through our Gateway Program, which offers additional supports and financial assistance.
Program Information
Finish High School
We offer free classes to help you earn your Illinois High School Diploma, go to college, and build a career. Students who plan to take one of the two Illinois High School Diploma exams (the GED® or the HiSET®) may be eligible for scholarships covering the examination fee.
