Adult Education and Literacy Programs
Want to become more successful both personally and professionally? Find an AEL program for you:
- College and Career Ready
- Transitions to College Success
- Integrated Education Training (IET)
- Adult Vocational Academy (AVA)
- ESL and ESL Professionals
- High School Equivalency (HSE formerly known as GED®, Bi-Lingual)
Ready to enroll?
See AEL eligibility requirements and learn how to enroll in our AEL program.
College and Career Ready
Our College and Career Ready programs give you the skills and support you need to achieve your academic and career goals. We offer courses that offer workforce training and help you earn industry-recognized credentials.
Prepare for in-demand jobs with our Adult Vocational Academy (AVA) or Integrated Education Training (IET) programs.
Transitions to College Success is a 12-hour developmental course required before you start either AVA or IET. You must have a high school diploma or GED® to be eligible for AVA.
ESL and ESL for Professionals
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) programs help you build English skills for daily life, work, and school. You will practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Classes are offered during the day and evening.
We also offer ESL for Professionals. This program is for adults with a bachelor’s degree from another country. You will learn how to write resumes, prepare for interviews, and search for jobs using tools like LinkedIn.
High School Equivalency Classes
Our High School Equivalency (HSE/GED®) programs help adult learners build basic skills and earn a high school credential. Study reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to prepare for each part of the GED® test.
We offer both an English HSE/GED® and a Bilingual HSE/GED® format. Programs run in 16-week sessions.
Contact
District Office
Tarrant County Residents
Educational Outreach
Call 817-515-2568
Email ael_inquiries@tccd.edu
Erath, Hood, Johnson, and Somervell County Residents
Visit 1005 S. Anglin Street
Cleburne, TX 76031
Call 817-526-5175
Email aelsouthern_inquiries@tccd.edu
Updated May 12, 2026