1. What classes do you offer?
2. How much do your classes cost? All ESL and HSE (GED®/HiSET® classes are free.
3. How long are your classes? We offer 16, 12, and 8-week classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters in the morning, afternoon, evening, and weekends. Contact the City Colleges of Chicago location closest to you for more information.
4. Are any classes offered as hybrid courses?
5. Am I eligible to take ESL/HSE prep classes? You must be an Illinois resident to take ESL/GED prep classes. We accept all visas except the J-1 visa.
6. Where can I take ESL/HSE classes? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Colleges of Chicago is offering distance-learning classes. Contact your local campus for additional information via email or call 773-COLLEGE:
- DaleyAdultEd@ccc.edu
- OHAdultEd@ccc.edu
- KKAdultEd@ccc.edu
- MXAdultEd@ccc.edu
- TrumanAdultEd@ccc.edu
- WrightAdultEd@ccc.edu
7. How do I register for classes? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Colleges of Chicago is offering distance-learning classes. Students connect with their teachers through Brightspace, Zoom, email, and phone calls.
You can apply online at: ccc.edu/adulted or contact your local campus for additional information via email:
- DaleyAdultEd@ccc.edu
- OHAdultEd@ccc.edu
- KKAdultEd@ccc.edu
- MXAdultEd@ccc.edu
- TrumanAdultEd@ccc.edu
- WrightAdultEd@ccc.edu
8. What do I need to do to earn my high school equivalency certificate (GED® or HiSET®)? You must pass the four official sections of the GED® test:
- Science
- Social Studies
- Math
- Language Arts (Reading / Writing)
You must also pass the Illinois constitution exam.
9. How long will it take me to get my high school equivalency certificate (GED® or HiSET®)? It depends on your previous years of schooling and how much time you can devote to preparing for your test. Visit the City Colleges of Chicago location closest to you to take a placement test to find out which level of our classes is right for you.
10. How do I sign up to take my high school equivalency (GED® or HiSET®) tests? The official exams are given at approved Illinois testing sites. However, due to the COVID-19 the GED and HiSET tests are offered online. You can sign up for the official GED high school equivalency exam on the GED.com or sign up for the HiSET exam at hiset.ets.org.
11. Can I take a high school equivalency (GED® or HiSET®) preparation course online? Can I take a high school equivalency (GED® or HiSET®) preparation course online? Yes, we offer
i-Pathways, an online GED® preparation class with over 200 lessons designed to help you earn your high school equivalency degree. You must have access to a computer, take a placement test and receive scores that make you eligible for the online course (TABE of 9.0 in Reading and 6.0 in Math).
12. Can I take college credit classes while enrolled in ESL/HSE classes?Can I take college credit classes while enrolled in ESL/HSE classes? Yes, we encourage all eligible students to apply for our
Gateway to City Colleges of Chicago program, which gives students access to take college credit courses at a reduced cost. To be eligible for the program, students must receive a TABE score of 9.0 or above, interview successfully with an Adult Education (ESL/GED) team member, receive a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and complete an application.
13. I have taken college-level courses in another country. Can I receive credit for prior classwork? Yes, you may receive credit for qualifying prior classwork. College credits and educational credentials such as transcripts, diplomas, or certificates earned at the secondary or post-secondary levels outside of the United States must be evaluated by our credit admissions team to determine whether they are eligible to be transferred for credit.
14. What do I do if I lost my Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate? Contact the Cook County High School Equivalency Records Office at
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