The Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program at Collin College offers FREE services for adults who qualify!
What is the AEL program?
Achieve your educational goals.
Get StartedContact the department by emailing ael@collin.edu or calling 469.365.1952
AEL is a Texas Workforce Commission program that helps adults 19 and older who are seeking career growth improve their basic skills. The program can assist you or a family member in basic skills (reading, writing, math, and English), English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education Development (GED), career growth and job training. Collin College has been awarded a grant to provide services and expand the AEL program.
Steps to Enroll
Please select only one orientation and testing appointment. Qualifications may vary based on the program area requested.
Collin College AEL New Student Orientation-Plano Campus: ESL-English Class
Collin College AEL New Student Orientation-Frisco Campus: ESL/ English Class
Collin College AEL New Student Orientation-Technical Campus: ESL/ English Class
Collin College AEL Program Orientation-Wylie Campus: GED Classes (GED/HSE ONLY)
Collin College AEL Program Orientation- Plano Campus: GED Classes (GED/HSE ONLY)
Don’t See an Orientation That Works for You?
Don’t worry!
Just fill out our Interest Form below, and we’ll contact you as soon as new orientation
sessions become available in your area.
Your testing appointment confirmation email contains the links to your enrollment form and supplementary forms. If you missed the email, you can access the forms in the links bellow.
Collin College Adult Education Enrollment FormDigital Literacy Questionnaire
Individual Training, Education, and Career Plan (ITEC) Form
If you would like help filling in your enrollment forms, please arrive 30 minutes
early to your testing appointment time.
Be sure to bring an approved form of ID to your appointment.
If you are under the age of 19, please call us at 469-365-1952 for additional requirements.
We can't wait to see you!
Please select only one orientation and testing appointment. Qualifications may vary based on the program area requested.
Collin College AEL New Student Orientation-Plano Campus: ESL-English Class
Collin College AEL New Student Orientation-Frisco Campus: ESL/ English Class
Collin College AEL New Student Orientation-Technical Campus: ESL/ English Class
Collin College AEL Program Orientation-Wylie Campus: GED Classes (GED/HSE ONLY)
Collin College AEL Program Orientation- Plano Campus: GED Classes (GED/HSE ONLY)
Don’t See an Orientation That Works for You?
Don’t worry!
Just fill out our Interest Form below, and we’ll contact you as soon as new orientation
sessions become available in your area.
Continue to Next Step
Your testing appointment confirmation email contains the links to your enrollment form and supplementary forms. If you missed the email, you can access the forms in the links bellow.
Collin College Adult Education Enrollment FormDigital Literacy Questionnaire
Individual Training, Education, and Career Plan (ITEC) Form
If you would like help filling in your enrollment forms, please arrive 30 minutes
early to your testing appointment time.
Continue to Next Step
Be sure to bring an approved form of ID to your appointment.
If you are under the age of 19, please call us at 469-365-1952 for additional requirements.
We can't wait to see you!
| Upcoming Classes | Class Locations | Class Start Dates | Morning Class Times | Evening Class Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Collin College Celina Campus |
August 11 or 12 (depending on course level) |
6 PM to 9 PM | |
| English Language | Collin College Frisco Campus | August 18 | 8 AM to 10 AM | |
| English Language | Collin College Frisco Campus | August 18 | 10 AM to 12 PM | |
| English Language | Collin College Technical Campus | August 18 | 7 PM to 9 PM | |
| English Language | Collin College McKinney Campus | August 18 | 10 AM to 12 PM | |
| English Language | Collin College McKinney Campus | August 19 | 8 AM to 10 AM | |
| English Language | Collin College Plano (Spring Creek) Campus |
August 18 |
10 AM to 12 PM | |
| English Language | Collin College Plano (Spring Creek) Campus | August 26 | 7 PM to 9 PM | |
| English Language |
Princeton ISD |
September 15 | TBD | |
| English Language | Princeton Library | September 15 | TBD | |
| English Language | Prosper ISD | September 15 | TBD | |
| GED ( High School Equivalency) | Wylie Library | September 15 | TBD | |
| English Language | Melissa Library | September 15 | TBD | |
| English Language | Collin College Frisco Campus | October 13 | 10 AM to 12 PM |