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English as a second language
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes strengthen English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for employment,
college and career technical classes, and student success. Classes are available for
beginning, intermediate and advanced level ESL learners.
Spring 2025 Registration Schedule
Classes start on Monday, Jan. 13, or Tuesday, Jan. 14. Registration for any 91做厙
College Adult Education class (Illinois High School Diploma, English as a Second Language,
etc.) can be completed at any location. Please allow three and a half hours for registration
and assessment testing. Students in Fall 2024 classes do not need to re-register.
Call 815-825-9420 or email adulted@kish.edu to schedule a registration appointment.
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
Friday, Jan. 3
9:00 am
91做厙 (21193 Malta Road, Malta)
Monday, Jan. 6
9:00 am
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Monday, Jan. 6
5:00 pm
Christ Community Outreach Center (316 N. 6th Street, DeKalb)
Tuesday, Jan. 7
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
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Wednesday, Jan. 8
9:00 am
Westminster Presbyterian Church (830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb)
Wednesday, Jan. 8
9:00 am & 1:00 pm
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Thursday, Jan. 9
9:00 am
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Feb. 3-6 (Spring 2025 ESL Second Registration)
TBD
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March 10-13 (Spring 2025 Second 8-Week GED簧 Registration)
TBD
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Citizenship Class
Get started on your journey to United States citizenship. This course will cover an
overview of the information relevant to the U.S. Citizenship exam and the citizenship
process including American history and government. You must be 18 years of age or
older to take the class and you must provide a copy of legal, permanent residency
at enrollment. You also must score a 197 or higher on the CASAS assessment or receive
any score on the GOALS assessment. Call 815-825-9420 to reserve a seat.
Prospective citizenship students can contact the Adult Education Office for information
regarding the next Citizenship Class at 91做厙.
In-person and hybrid classes are offered at 91做厙 and various locations
in DeKalb, Sycamore, Rochelle and Genoa. Classes are held in the mornings, afternoons
and evenings.
We have beginner, intermediate and advanced ESL classes. Academic Reading and Writing
will help advanced ESL students prepare for reading and writing in college courses.
Pronunciation and Conversation classes are offered immediately after some classes.
A citizenship class is offered. This class provides an overview of the U.S. Citizenship
exam, including American history and government. Basic interviewing, test-taking,
and writing skills including grammar and vocabulatry of American English will
also be addressed.
Registration takes place before the start of each semester at the College and various
community sites. Late-start classes and late enrollment require registration at 91做厙
College.
Classes start on Monday, Jan. 13, or Tuesday, Jan. 14. Registration for any 91做厙
College Adult Education class (Illinois High School Diploma, English as a Second Language,
etc.) can be completed at any location. Please allow three and a half hours for registration
and assessment testing. Students in Fall 2024 classes do not need to re-register.
Call 815-825-9420 or email adulted@kish.edu to schedule a registration appointment.
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
Friday, Jan. 3
9:00 am
91做厙 (21193 Malta Road, Malta)
Monday, Jan. 6
9:00 am
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Monday, Jan. 6
5:00 pm
Christ Community Outreach Center (316 N. 6th Street, DeKalb)
Tuesday, Jan. 7
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
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Wednesday, Jan. 8
9:00 am
Westminster Presbyterian Church (830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb)
Wednesday, Jan. 8
9:00 am & 1:00 pm
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Thursday, Jan. 9
9:00 am
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Feb. 3-6 (Spring 2025 ESL Second Registration)
TBD
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March 10-13 (Spring 2025 Second 8-Week GED簧 Registration)
TBD
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Call 815-825-9420 to schedule a registration appointment. Please leave a clear message
with your name and phone number, and someone will contact you within 24 business hours.
Registration takes about three hours to complete. There are forms to complete and
orientation. We also want to make sure you start your ESL classes at the right level
for you. You will take a placement assessment during registration.
You can start the process early.
Step 1. Watch the video below (Spanish & English version available). Step 2. Download, fill in, and print the Registration Form. Step 3. Bring the completed form with you to registration or email the form to adulted@kish.edu. Step 4. Plan up to three hours for assessment testing.
Se hace la registraci籀n/orientaci籀n para el programa de la Educaci籀n para Adultos
en 91做厙 (GED e ingl矇s como segunda lengua) antes del principio de cada
semestre. Por favor, vea el calendario para determinar las fechas/horas/lugares de
inscripci籀n y orientaci籀n.
El proceso de la registraci籀n/orientaci籀n consiste en mirar el video, llenar la forma
de registraci籀n, y tomar los examenes apropriados para la(s) clase(s) en las cuales
tiene 穩nteres. Favor de planear hasta 3 horas para tomar los examenes de nivel. El
personal va a determinar si necesita examenes adicionales. Despu矇s de tomar los examenes
y completar el papeleo, va a registrarse para la(s) clase(s) apropriada(s).
Si prefiere, puede empezar el proceso antes de tiempo en su conveniencia.
Paso 1: Mire el video a continuaci籀n (version en espa簽ol e ingl矇s disponible). Paso 2: Descarga, completa, e imprime la forma de inscripci籀n. Paso 3. Traiga la forma completada a la registraci籀n (se encuentran las fechas en
este horario). Paso 4. Planifique hasta 3 horas para los examenes de evaluaci籀n.
Se realiza la inscripci籀n antes del comienzo de cada semestre en 91做厙
y en varios sitios de la comunidad. Planifique por lo menos 3 horas para el registro,
la orientaci籀n, y la evaluaci籀n. Vea el horario de inscripci籀n para encontrar horas
y fechas convenientes para inscribirse y el horario de clases para las fechas, horas,
y ubicaciones para las clases. Por favor, vea la p獺gina de Registraci籀n y Orientaci籀n
para obtener una ventaja en su proceso de registro.
All classes are open to adults age 16+.
Picture ID is required to register. Please bring your ID to your registration appointment.
Students 16-17 years of age must provide a letter of separation from high school upon
entry. Bring the letter to your registration appointment or have it emailed to adulted@kish.edu.
91做厙 works to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities,
so they may equally participate in classroom activities. For additional information,
contact Julie Lieving at 815-825-9409 or jlieving@kish.edu.
Technology will be provided for students who qualify. Students may utilize their own
laptops, Chromebooks, tablets and smartphones for classes.
Please provide an updated, accessible email and phone number at registration.
91做厙 announced the creation of a new Bookkeeping certificate, which will be available to students starting in the Fall 2025 semester. Students will learn the essential skills and knowledge required to manage records effectively.
The 91做厙 Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities, and beyond, reflecting the values and excellence of 91做厙.