AEL 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.

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Jefferson College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Services include:

• High School Equivalency (HSE) classes [GED or HiSET]
• English Language Learners (ELL)
• Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher Certification Class
• TEAS Test Preparation Class

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 High School Equivalency (HSE) Possible Class Times:

Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.

• Mondays & Wednesdays
  • 10 am - 1 pm     
  • 5 pm - 8 pm

HSExpress (Accelerated Program)* Possible Class Times:

Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend. *Must meet eligibility requirements to enroll.

• Thursdays (hybrid)
  • 5 pm - 8 pm

English Language Learners (ELL) Possible Class Times:

Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.

• Tuesdays (hybrid)
  • 5 pm - 8 pm

TEAS Test Preparation Possible Class Times:

Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.

• Thursdays (hybrid)
  • 1 pm - 3pm

Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher Certification Possible Class Times:

Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 9 am - 12 pm
• Tuesdays (hybrid)
  • 5 pm - 8 pm

Arnold Location - First Floor, Room 115

Address: 1687 Missouri State Rd., Arnold, MO 63010
Phone: (636) 481-3437 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3437

Arnold High School Equivalency (HSE) Possible Class Times:
Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 10 am - 1 pm
• Tuesdays (hybrid)
  • 5 pm - 8 pm

English Language Learners (ELL) Possible Class Times:

Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.

• Mondays & Wednesdays
  • 10 am - 1 pm

TEAS Test Preparation Possible Class Times:

Seating is limited and students must be enrolled in class to attend.

• Thursdays (hybrid)
  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Jefferson County Library: Northwest Branch

Address: 5680 Missouri PP, High Ridge, MO 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
  • 5 pm - 8 pm