Saddleback College Adult Education provides free, non-credit, open-entry classes in Adult English as a Second Language (AESL), Citizenship, Adults with Disabilities (AEWD/OASIS), and High School Equivalency (HSE).

Registration for the Spring 2024 semester is now open. Classes will be held from January 16 to May 22, 2024. Sign up now before classes fill up!

Adult Education Programs

AESL

Adult Education ESL/Citizenship

Six levels of free Adult ESL (from Basic Literacy to Advanced Low), Vocabulary Development, and Citizenship Preparation classes.

HSE

High School Equivalency

Free preparation classes designed to ensure that students pass all sections of the HiSET or GED test.

OASIS

Occupational & Academic Skills for Independence & Success / Adults with Disabilities

Free Independent Living and Vocational instruction for adults with disabilities.

Adult Education Support

Information on textbooks, bilingual support, technology help, and more.

Getting Started

    Class Locations

    Saddleback Adult Education partners with several community agencies to bring you classes throughout South Orange County.

    28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

    Classes held at this location:

    • AESL
    • HSE
    • OASIS

     

    22481 Aspan St (Suite B), Lake Forest, CA 92630

    Classes held at this location:

    • AESL

    25591 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    Classes held at this location:

    • AESL

    25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    Classes held at this location:

    • AESL

    Need Assistance? Contact Us!

    As of January 2, 2024, the main office for Adult Education is now located at Saddleback College in the Business & General Studies building (BGS 248) at 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. Here, you will find a dedicated space for classrooms and staff offices.

    Member of the South Orange County Regional Consortium

    Saddleback College is a member of the South Orange County Regional Consortium (SOCRC). This consortium was formed to plan and implement the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) in the 2015 - 2016 school year, which derived from State Assembly Bill 86. In 2016, the passing of State Assembly Bill 104 transitioned the Adult Education Block Grant to the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) with the requirement that regional Adult Education consortia continue to oversee the Adult Education funds and program implementation.

    SOCRC General Membership meetings are held on the last Monday of every month (excluding December due to the holidays). For more information about the South Orange County Regional Consortium and to view meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the SOCRC website.