Tuition-free noncredit classes for adults.
Key requirements
Adult learners. English as a Second Language (noncredit) is open to adults 18 and older regardless of educational background or immigration status.
Availability and location
Listed by the provider. Many Adult Basic Education courses are online and open-entry.
Coachella Valley community college district, which includes Desert Hot Springs.
Additional terms
Noncredit certificates do not count as college credit but prepare students for college or work.
See free adult education programs
Source: College of the Desert. Key requirements reviewed November 3, 2026.
Provider eligibility requirements
Adult learners. English as a Second Language (noncredit) is open to adults 18 and older regardless of educational background or immigration status.
Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.
Provider eligibility source. Requirements reviewed 2026-11-03.
Program at a glance
Adults can finish high school, prepare for the GED, and take basic math, reading and English classes at no tuition. College of the Desert also lists a Desert Hot Springs location.
Adults who want to finish school, improve basic skills or learn English
Free classes and certificates
- No tuition for noncredit classes.
- Adult high school diploma and GED preparation.
- English, math and reading certificates.
- Complete the noncredit admission application.
- Call 760-776-7348 with questions.
Original program name: Adult Basic Education (noncredit)