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Do you need help learning or improving your English for everyday life, work, or school? ESL classes are offered at different levels and use an English-only learning model. We partner with the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) to offer free child care at some of our community locations during class. Many of the ESL Classes offered can lead to a certificate.

¿Necesita ayuda para aprender o mejorar su inglés para la vida diaria, el trabajo o la escuela? Las clases de ESL se ofrecen en diferentes niveles y utilizan un modelo de aprendizaje solo en inglés. Nos asociamos con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Humboldt (HCOE) para ofrecer cuidado infantil gratuito en algunas de nuestras ubicaciones comunitarias durante la clase y también hay clases en línea disponibles. Muchas de las clases de ESL que se ofrecen pueden conducir a un certificado.

View ESL Certificates                  Fall 2025 ESL Classes

ESL 200: Fundamental English as a Second Language - Low/Beginning (Fortuna, Eureka Downtown)
ESL 210: Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) - Low (Eureka Downtown, Online)
ESL 211: Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) - High (Online)
ESL 220: English for Reading & Writing I  (Eureka Downtown)
ESL 224: English Grammar (Eureka Downtown)
ESL 225 Popular English (Eureka Downtown)
ESL 230: English for Speaking, Listening, and Pronunciation I (Eureka Downtown)

Hear from our students in this short video: Experience of Multilingual Students in ESL Classes at CR

Set yourself up for success! Strengthen relationships at home, school, and in the community by learning American Sign Language. 

This class is for anyone interested in learning ASL including: family, friends, teachers, caregivers, paraprofessionals of the deaf & non-verbal signers.

The HiSET^® exam is one of only two exams approved in the state of California to meet the requirements for a California High School Equivalency Certificate. It consists of five subject areas: Reading, Writing, Science, Social Science, and Mathematics. There is an individual test for each subject area. The tests are taken one at a time. Successful completion of all five subject tests satisfies the requirements for the High School Equivalency Certificate. HiSET tests are available in both English and Spanish.

College of the Redwoods offers both preparation classes (in English and Spanish) to take and pass the HiSET® as well as HiSET® testing. Preparation classes are free; however, a fee is charged to take the HiSET® tests. Funding may be available to cover test costs.

To learn more or schedule your exam, visit the HiSET® website: https://hiset.org
Find test prep materials including free practice tests here: https://hiset.org/test-takers-prepare/

For more information on registering for HiSET tests, please call (707)-476-4500 or email ace@redwoods.edu

Testing Times and Dates (Students must register 24 hours prior to a test)

• Eureka Downtown (527 D St., Eureka, CA 95501) 
  Every Wednesday at 9:00am 
  Every last Friday of the month at 6:00pm 
• Hoopa (29 Orchard Rd, Hoopa, CA 95546) 
  Every last Tuesday of the month at 9:00am and 12:00pm 
• Crescent City (883 W Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531) 
  Every first Tuesday of the Month at 6:00pm

EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep (Eureka Downtown)
EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep: Math & Science Focus (Eureka Downtown)
EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep: Reading, Writing, and Social Studies Focus (Eureka Downtown)
EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep: in Spanish (Fortuna, Eureka Downtown)
EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep (Del Norte)
EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep (Hoopa)

College Preparation

Improve important skills to prepare for college level coursework. 

EDUC 203: Getting Started in Online Classes with Canvas (Online)
EDUC 203: Getting Started in Online Classes with Canvas: In Spanish (Eureka Downtown)
EDUC 207: Getting Started with Computers (Eureka Downtown, Del Norte, Hoopa)
EDUC 207: Getting Started with Computers: In Spanish (Eureka Downtown)

College of the Redwoods Adult & Community Education offers training to become a Certified Medical Assistant. This non-credit program is a hybrid format with online lectures and in-person labs. Training includes a clinical rotation at a local medical office. Front and back office Medical Assistant skills will be covered in an interactive classroom lab format. 

View the Medical Assisting Program Details

Prepare to enter the workforce and improve employable skills!

WORK 221: Stress Management (Short-term Online, 10/27-11/5)
WORK 224: Conflict Management (Short-term Online, 12/1-12/10 )
WORK 225: Decision Making and Problem Solving (Short-term Online, 11/10-11/19)Work 221: Stress Management, Short-Term Workshops (Eureka Downtown) 5:30 - 7:00PM, Mon - Fri
Aug: 25 - 29
Sep: 8 - 12
Oct: 27 - 31
Nov: 17 - 21

Better understand drug and alcohol abuse, aspects of recovery, treatments, detox processes, support groups, and post-recovery issues. 

ADCT 210: Understanding Drug/Alcohol Abuse and Treatments (Eureka Downtown)

Adult Education offers classes for high school equivalency (GED/HiSET preparation), college preparation, career preparation, English language, and classes for adults with disabilities. Contact Adult Education to learn more about current classes.

Adult Education classes are offered at the Eureka, Del Norte, and Klamath-Trinity campuses. Classes are also taught at the Eureka Downtown site, the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, Pelican Bay State Prison, and at many community locations throughout the College of the Redwoods District.

No. All Adult Education classes are free.

You can sign-up for an Adult Education course at any time during the term. There are a few ways to register for a course.

Complete the College of the Redwoods online application here: Apply to CR. Once you receive your account information from the college, you can register on WebAdvisor.

Alternatively, you may contact our office to schedule an appointment to meet with a Student Development Advisor, stop by the Downtown Eureka Site or any CR campus in-person, or attend and sign-up on your first day in class.

If you are a student with a disability, an English Language Learner, or need assistance completing the application for any reason, contact Adult Education to schedule an appointment, and we will be happy to assist you. Hay asistencia en español.

Phone: 707-476-4500
Email: ace@redwoods.edu 
Office: 527 D St., Eureka

You can sign up for At-Home or On-Site testing through the HiSET portal.

To schedule a HiSET exam, create an account at https://hiset.ets.org. After creating the HiSET account, schedule your test on the HiSET website. If you need assistance, please contact Adult Education at 707-476-4500.

Contact Adult Education at 707 476-4500 or ace@redwoods.edu.