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Learn English (ESL)

Find your home at Harper College.

Learn English with people of all ages from around the world. Learn to speak fluently, understand more, and read and write with confidence. Achieve the language skills you need to succeed in college classes at Harper College, in the workplace, and in the community.

The ESL program offers intermediate to advanced English-level classes only.

Spring classes available with in-person and online options.

Placement testing now for spring semester classes starting in January, February, and March.

Harper ESL offers

• A variety of courses in our English as a Second Language Program (ESL)
  
  • Grammar, Pronunciation, Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary, and Writing classes
  • Small class sizes
  • Business Communication Skills for ESL
  • Independent study classes
• A course series for high level students in our English Series for Professionals (ESP)
• Affordable cost. 9,700+ students of all ages and backgrounds were awarded $27 million in scholarships, grants and tuition waivers through Harper College (FY19). This may cover tuition/fees, living expenses, dependent care and more. Our experts are here to assist you.
• Dedicated ESL advising services - schedule an advisor appointment online .PDF
• Experienced faculty and staff
• State-of-the-art audio/video language lab
• Free ESL tutoring (for currently enrolled ESL students)
• International Students Club

With online ESL, you get

• Flexibility in your studies (most classes have no set schedule)
• Highly trained faculty working with you
• Online ESL Resources for home learning
• Conversation partners with native speakers
• To study anywhere in the world with Harper ESL 

Click here to learn more about ESL online courses.

Information for New ESL Students

If you will be a new Harper student, please click here for instructions on applying.

Learn what financial aid and scholarships available.

For students planning to study with an international student visa, please visit the International Student Office.

If you are interested in studying to become an ESL teacher, please visit the Linguistic Department web page.

Read about our students and alumni.

Please consider making a donation to support the ESL program.