AEL Adult Programs

The Adult Education and Literacy Department offers a variety of programs that focus on the adult student.

• Classes are free of charge, and books and materials are provided.
• Classes meet during convenient daytime and evening hours at several locations in the Central Texas area.
• Instructors work with students to identify and plan their individual learning goals and provide encouragement throughout the program.

The High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation program (formerly known as GED) provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully take either of the HSE exams. Classes are offered year-round at Temple College and various locations throughout the Central Texas area. Students must first take an assessment and then attend classes. They must meet minimum time requirements and will work with an instructor to adequately prepare them to pass the HSE test.

Class Registration and Start Dates

You must have your application submitted and testing completed by this deadline.

Free HSE Preparation Classes

Rockdale Workforce Center
313 North Main St., Rockdale TX
512-446-6440 ext. 7011
Barbara.cromwell@templejc.edu

Online HSE Preparation 

Must attend orientation before participating in Distance Learning

ESL for Adults is a program for adults learning English as a Second Language to improve their English communication skills with help from instructors. Classes focus on language skills, depending on each student’s English abilities, interests and needs. The ESL program focuses on conversational English, grammar, reading, listening, comprehension, writing and vocabulary. ESL students enjoy small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. This program is not only an opportunity for language learning but also for cultural exchange and understanding.

Class Registration and Start Dates

You must have your application submitted and testing completed by this deadline.

Citizenship classes help prepare students for the U.S. Naturalization Exam. The classes provide instruction on the rights and responsibilities of civic participation along with U.S. history and government pertaining to citizenship and naturalization processes. Orientations, assessments and classes are held in the Academic Center on the Temple College campus in Temple.

Class Registration and Start Dates

You must have your application submitted and testing completed by this deadline.