Free English classes! (ESL)
Now offering virtual and in-person classes! Beginner or advanced — all classes are free!
Learn English at HCDE Adult Education
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
Proof of citizenship or legal resident status (e.g., unrestricted REAL Texas ID or Driver's License).
- Be at least 19 years old to register for class.
- If you are 17 or 18, you must be officially withdrawn from public school and have parental consent.
- If you are 16, you must submit a court order requiring GED enrollment.
Must live in Harris or Liberty County
Attend orientation and registration.
Commit to attending every class.
Have access to technology (computer, smartphone, tablet, and internet)
Ready to Get Started?
Search our registration schedule to find out when you can register for in-person and virtual ESL classes.
I've grown and can better communicate with my partners and supervisors at work. Even at home, I'm talking more with my daughters, and they are proud of my English.
ESL Student
Need Help?
Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Harris County Department of Education supports, and TWC 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.