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
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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.