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@ Forest Park | South County Education & University Center
STLCC's Adult Education & Literacy program offers free classes in High School Equivalency prep and English as a Second Language to help adults achieve their educational goals.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers preparation to take the Missouri Test of High School Equivalence and remedial work in subjects such as mathematics, reading and writing skills.
You can find out more about Missouri's High School Equivalency program and about taking the High School Equivalency test on Missouri's High School Equivalency website. You can also learn more about taking high school equivalency courses and tests online.
Classes are free. Students must be 16 years of age or older. 16- and 17-year-olds are required to bring a letter signed by the principal or superintendent of the school they last attended indicating they are no longer enrolled and granting permission to attend Adult Education and Literacy classes.
Missouri law requires that 16-year-olds seeking admission to an AEL class verify completion of 16 units of high school credit. An official transcript indicating completion of 16 units of high school credit must be furnished at enrollment.
Enrollment in Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency classes is now open and the program is accepting new students. All classes run continuously throughout the year.
Accepted students are required to attend orientation, which must be completed for
class enrollment. Contact Lesley English-Abram to register for orientation. Walk-ins
are not accepted.
Admission: Please contact Susan Ryffel at 314-951-9432 or sryffel1@stlcc.edu for information.
Location: 5600 Oakland Ave 63110
This is an accelerated class for students who score ninth grade or above in reading and math as measured by a Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Currently, our program is placing new learners on a waitlist for orientation and enrollment for the 2026–2027 academic year. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email amoore31@stlcc.edu and include your preferred campus. Classes are offered at the Forest Park and South County locations.
Please do not contact or visit the campuses for information at this time, as on‑site staff will not have details regarding AEL scheduling or enrollment. Once active enrollment reopens, you will be contacted with information about attending an orientation session.
Currently, our program is placing new learners on a waitlist for orientation and enrollment for the 2026–2027 academic year. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email amoore31@stlcc.edu and include your preferred campus. Classes are offered at the Forest Park and South County locations.
Please do not contact or visit the campuses for information at this time, as on‑site staff will not have details regarding AEL scheduling or enrollment. Once active enrollment reopens, you will be contacted with information about attending an orientation session.
Volunteer tutors work in many areas, including High School Equivalency preparation, literacy (basic reading and writing skills), and English as a Second language. Learn more about joining our Volunteer Tutor program.