Adult Education and Literacy
Class schedules subject to change.
Classes offered in-person may be rescheduled, canceled or transitioned to an online format based on COVID-19 guidelines. Students are required to follow COVID-19 guidelines for classroom participation, which may include, but is not limited to, use of masks and social distancing requirements. For the latest requirements, review STLCC’s COVID-19 Information page.
Adult Education and Literacy classes are now open.
When new students are accepted, an intake/orientation will be required. During this orientation class, requirements will be discussed and testing assessments will be completed. Completion of orientation is a requirement for enrollment in the class. A more detailed explanation can be found on the High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language schedules.
The Office of Continuing Education, St. Louis Community College-Meramec offers the Adult Education and Literacy program funded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This program serves the school districts of Affton, Bayless, Kirkwood, Lindbergh, Mehlville-Oakville, St. Louis City, Valley Park and Webster Groves. If you do not live in one of these school districts check the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy website or the list of programs at the bottom of this page for alternative locations.
Adult Basic Education
View basic education (high school equivalency) courses
Adult Basic Education 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.
Classes are free. Students must be 16 year 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.
Effective Aug. 28, 2009, 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.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language is designed to improve the English language skills of recent immigrants to the United States or other non-native speakers.
More information can be obtained by calling 314-984-7777 or 314-644-9283 or e-mail stlccconed@stlcc.edu.
Program Locations
Free classes are provided through the following programs. Please contact the program for specific location information about class times and locations.
City of St. Louis Public Schools
314-367-5000
Serving the school districts of St. Louis city, Ferguson-Florissant, Hancock Place,
Jennings, Normandy, Riverview Gardens, and Wellston.
Parkway School District
314-415-4940
Serving the school districts of Brentwood, Clayton, Hazelwood, Ladue, Maplewood-Richmond
Heights, Pattonville, and Parkway.
Ritenour School District
314-493-6412
Serving the Ritenour School District.
Rockwood School District
314-415-4940
Serving the Rockwood School District.
St. Louis Community College
314-984-7777
Serving the school districts of Affton, Bayless, Kirkwood, Lindbergh, Mehlville, St.
Louis City, Valley Park, and Webster Groves.
University City Schools
314-391-9232
Serving the University City School District.