Locations & Hours
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Unlock new opportunities with Adult Education & Literacy (AEL). Whether you're looking to earn your high school equivalency, improve your skills, or prepare for a better future, it's never too late to begin.
Enroll anytime — completely free of charge! Funding provided by the Federal Adult Education & Literacy Act.
Jefferson College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Services include:
- High School Equivalency (HSE) classes (GED or HiSET),
- English Language Learners (ELL)
- Adult Literacy Program
All students must complete an orientation before starting classes. For details or to register for orientation, call (636) 481-3437 or email jcael@jeffco.edu.
Hillsboro Location - Technology Center Building (TC) - Room 305
Address: 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050 - (Campus Map)
Phone: (636) 481-3437 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3437
Hillsboro AEL Possible Class Times:
Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- 10 am - 1 pm   or   5 pm - 8 pm
HSExpress Classes
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 10 am - 1 pm   or   5 pm - 8 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (CLOSED)
Arnold Location - First Floor, Room 115
Address: 1687 Missouri State Rd., Arnold, MO 63010
Phone: (636) 481-3437 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3437
JCA is the only location for English Language Learner classes at this time.
Arnold AEL Possible Class Times:
Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 10 am - 1 pm
- 5Â pm - 8 pm
English Language Learners Only on:
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- 10 am - 1 pm
- 5Â pm - 8 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (CLOSED)
Jefferson County Library: Northwest Branch
Address: 5680 Missouri PP, High Ridge, MOÂ 63049
Phone: (636) 481-3437 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3437
Northwest Library AEL Possible Class Times:
Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- 10 am - 1 pm
- 5Â pm - 8 pm (Wednesdays only)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (CLOSED)
