Adult Education Services

Registration is open for January Classes 

Complete your enrollment form and sign up for placement testing in January classes. Testing and placement appointments for January classes started October. 

Free classes will be available in online, hyflex, and in-person formats. Classes include: 


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Watch our video and Register

Questions about how to get started? Email DAELstaff@jjc.edu or call (815) 280-1333.

How To Get Started

  1. Watch our informational video and complete your enrollment form.
  2. Schedule in-person or online ELA/ESL or HSD/GED testing.
  3. Complete testing and register for classes. You must provide a photo ID during testing (driver's license, high school ID, Sam's Club card, Costco card, etc.)

Who We Help

We help adults and those age 16 and older. Our services are for those who want to:

  • earn their Illinois High School Diploma by taking their GED
  • learn English Language Acquisition/English as a Second Language (ESL)*
  • get help with reading, writing, or math skills
  • further their education or apply for a job

*ELA/ESL Classes are free, non-credit classes which are not to be used to meet Au Pair programs educational requirements, or with other programs not allowable by grant restrictions.

What We Offer  

Let us help you reach a brighter future. Through our free classes and personal advising, you'll feel more confident about applying for a job or going back to school (college or otherwise). Our programs and services include: 

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When Can I Take Classes?

We offer GED prep classes and ESL classes during the following semesters:

  • Fall semester
  • Spring semester
  • Summer semester
Registration for August ESL/ELA and HSD/GED classes is open. 

Watch our Informational Video and Register 

About Our Office

  • Vision Statement

    The Department of Adult Education and Literacy will be the first choice in assisting our community to become college and career ready.

  • Stevens Amendment

    For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment): 

    • Federal funds provide approximately 27% of the support for these programs.