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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
- You must have access to technology (computer, smartphone, tablet, and internet)
Sign Up for Virtual Classes
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Do you want to improve your reading, writing, and pronunciation skills in English?
Register for an orientation below for our FREE virtual English classes!
Adult Education Learning Center In-Person Classes - Sign up
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Adult Education Learning Center
REGISTRATION DATES:
- Monday, September 18, 2023
- Monday, October 16, 2023
- Monday, October 30, 2023
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024
- Monday, February 12, 2024
- Monday, March 18, 2024
- Monday, April 15, 2024
- Monday, May 6, 2024
TIMES:
- Morning: 9:30 a.m.
- Evening: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Adult Education Learning Center
6515 Irvington Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77022
East Houston In-Person Classes - Sign Up
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Cleveland Middle School (Cleveland)
Registration
- August 28 - 31, 2023
- Evening: 5:30 p.m.
- Cleveland Middle School
- 2000 Houston St, Cleveland, TX 77327
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Baytown Learning Center
Registration
- August 21 - 24, 2023
- August 28 - 31, 2023
- September 5 - 7, 2023
- Morning: 9:30 a.m.
- Evening: 5:30 p.m.
- Baytown Learning Center
- 101 S. Whiting St. Baytown, TX 77520
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Covenant with Christ (Cleveland)
Registration
- August 28 - 31, 2023
- September 5 – 7, 2023
- Morning: 9:00 a.m.
- Covenant with Christ (Cleveland)
- 301 S Fenner Ave, Cleveland, TX 77327
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Santa Fe Middle School (Cleveland)
Registration
- September 5 - 7, 2023
- Evening: 5:30 p.m.
- Santa Fe Middle School
- 7581 County Rd 3540, Cleveland, TX 77327
North Houston In-Person Classes - Sign Up
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Northwest Assistant Ministries
Registration
- Monday, September 18, 2023
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023
- Morning: 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
- Evening: 5:30 p.m.
- Klein Forest High School
- 11400 Misty Valley Dr. Houston TX 77066
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Foundry Methodist Church
Registration
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- Thursday, September 21, 2023
- Morning: 9:30 a.m.
- Foundry Methodist Church
- 8350 Jones Rd., Houston TX 77065
West Houston In-Person Classes - Sign Up
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Katy - Mayde Creek High School
Registration
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Monday, September 18, 2023
- Evening: 6 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
- Evening: 6 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
- Morning: 9:30 a.m.
- Evening: 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.