Do you have educational goals you want to achieve? We’re here to help with classes and resources. Courses are typically offered in a variety of formats such as face-to-face and online. Our adult education programs are tuition free:

Get started by choosing which program you are interested in.

English Language Acquisition (ELA)

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Formerly known as English Second Language (ESL)

Classes begin four times per year: August, October, January, and March. We recommend beginning the registration process about two months before classes start.

Start Improving Your English Skills
(includes information session video)

High School Equivalency (HSE) Programs

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Formerly known as General Education Development (GED)

Classes are offered six times per year: August, September, October, January, February, and March. We recommend beginning the registration process about two months before classes start.

Prepare or Take a High School Equivalency Test
(includes information session video)

Individuals are not eligible to participate in Adult Education classes if you are:

  • here under a B1, B2, F1, F2, J1 or J2 visa
  • on a short-term visit to the United States
  • younger than 16 years old

Testimonials

Luciana
Adult Education Student

“The best part of the program was the opportunity to improve my English and build my resume and career.”

Will
Adult Education Student

“It doesn’t matter how old you are. If you come, the teachers will be more than helpful.”

Ariadna
Adult Education Student

“My advice for any future Waubonsee students would be JUST GO FOR IT! Take the opportunity and run with it!”

Waubonsee Works

Earn a short-term career-focused certificate so you can get a better job quickly!

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Available Hours:
Mon. - Thur. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact Us

Adult Education
Aurora Downtown Campus, Room 457
(630) 966-4600
adulted@waubonsee.edu

Our advisors and counselors are bilingual.