- Adult Education
- ESL Classes
Free English Classes! (ESL)
Now offering virtual and in-person classes! Beginner or advanced — all classes are free!
Learn English at HCDE Adult Education
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HCDE Adult Education offers free English classes for speakers of other languages.
- Beginning, intermediate, advanced English learners are welcome!
- Improve your English reading, writing, and pronunciation skills
- Leadership and digital literacy training
Eligibility Requirements
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- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must live in Harris or Liberty County
- Must have a photo ID
- Must attend orientation and registration
- Must commit to attending every class (6 hours per week)
- You must have access to technology (computer, smartphone, tablet, and internet)
Register for Virtual and In-Person Classes
Virtual Classes
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Virtual Classes
Do you want to improve your reading, writing, and pronunciation skills in English, but don't want to leave your home?
Sign up for an orientation to attend our FREE virtual English classes!
Adult Education Learning Center
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Adult Education Learning Center
- Class Type: In-person
- Registration, Orientation and Class Location: 6515 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX 77022 (map)
Registration & Orientation Dates
Registration & Orientation Times
Class Schedule September 18 – 21, 2023 9:30am & 6:00pm
October 2 – December 10, 2023 October 16 – 20, 2023 9:30am & 6:00pm
November 1 – December 15, 2023 October 30 – November 2, 2023 9:30am & 6:00pm
November 13 – December 15, 2023 January 8 – 11, 2024 9:30am & 6:00pm
January 22 – March 8, 2024 February 12 – 15, 2024 9:30am & 6:00pm
February 26 – April 18, 2024 March 18 – 21, 2024 9:30am & 6:00pm
April 1 – May 30, 2024 April 15 – 18, 2024 9:30am & 6:00pm
April 29 – June 30, 2024 May 6 – 9, 2024 9:30am & 6:00pm
May 20 – June 30, 2024
East Houston
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Baytown Learning Center
Registration
- August 21 - 24, 2023
- August 28 - 31, 2023
- September 5 - 7, 2023
- January 8 - 9, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 9:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
- Baytown Learning Center
- 101 S. Whiting St.
- Baytown, TX 77520
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Cleveland Middle School (Cleveland)
Registration
- August 28 - 31, 2023
- February 5 - 6, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 5:30 p.m.
- Cleveland Middle School
- 2000 Houston St, Cleveland, TX 77327
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Covenant with Christ (Cleveland)
Registration
- August 28 - 31, 2023
- September 5 – 7, 2023
- January 22 - 23, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 9:00 a.m.
- Covenant with Christ (Cleveland)
- 301 S Fenner Ave, Cleveland, TX 77327
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Kruse Elementary (Pasadena)
Registration
- February 12 - 13, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 9:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
- Kruse Elementary
- 400 Park Ln., Pasadena, TX 77506
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Lomax Middle School (Pasadena)
Registration
- February 20 - 21, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 9:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
- Lomax Middle School
- 1519 Genoa Red Bluff Rd., Pasadena, TX 77504
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Royal Wood Elementary (Sheldon)
Registration
- More dates coming soon!
- Royal Wood Elementary (Sheldon)
- 7715 Royalwood Dr, Houston, TX 77049
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Santa Fe Middle School (Cleveland)
Registration
- September 5 - 7, 2023
- January 22 - 23, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 5:30 p.m.
- Santa Fe Middle School
- 7581 County Rd 3540, Cleveland, TX 77327
North Houston
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Northwest Assistant Ministries
Registration
- Monday, September 18, 2023
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023
- Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Friday, January 5, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 9:30 a.m.
- Northwest Assistant Ministries
- 15555 Kuykendahl Rd. Houston, TX 77090
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Klein Forest High School
Registration
- Monday, September 11, 2023
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Monday, January 8, 2024
- Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Wednesday, January 10, 2024
- Thursday, January 11, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 5:30 p.m.
- Klein Forest High School
- 11400 Misty Valley Dr. Houston TX 77066
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The Foundry Church
Registration
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- Thursday, September 21, 2023
- Wednesday, January 10, 2024
- Thursday, January 11, 2024
- More dates coming soon!
- 9:30 a.m.
- The Foundry Church
- 8350 Jones Rd., Houston TX 77065
West Houston
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Katy - Mayde Creek High School
Registration
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Monday, September 18, 2023
- More dates coming soon!
- 6:00 p.m.
- Katy - Mayde Creek High School
- 19202 Groeschke Rd, Houston, TX 77084
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Alief - Talent Development Center
Registration
- Wednesday, September 6, 2023
- Wednesday, September 13, 2023
- More dates coming soon!
- 6:00 p.m.
- Alief - Talent Development Center
- 14411 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77082
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Spring Branch Family Development Center
Registration
- Monday, September 11, 2023
- Wednesday, September 13, 2023
- More dates coming soon!
- 9:30 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
- Spring Branch Family Development Center
- 8575 Pitner Rd. Houston, TX 77080
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Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Harris County Department of Education supports, and the Board is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Harris County Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (Please request reasonable accommodations a minimum of two business days in advance.) Relay Texas Numbers: 800-735-2989 (TDD), 1-800-735-2988 (voice), or 711.