Improve Your English

We provide English skill development classes at every level.

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 Kishwaukee 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

Kishwaukee College (21193 Malta Road, Malta)

Monday, Jan. 6

9:00 am

Kishwaukee College

Monday, Jan. 6

5:00 pm

Christ Community Outreach Center (316 N. 6th Street, DeKalb)

Tuesday, Jan. 7

1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

Kishwaukee College

Wednesday, Jan. 8

9:00 am 

Westminster Presbyterian Church (830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb)

Wednesday, Jan. 8

9:00 am & 1:00 pm

Kishwaukee College

Thursday, Jan. 9

9:00 am

Kishwaukee College

Feb. 3-6
(Spring 2025 ESL Second Registration)

TBD

Kishwaukee College

March 10-13
(Spring 2025 Second 8-Week GED® Registration)

TBD

Kishwaukee College

Citizenship Class

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Adult EducationP815-825-9420Eadulted@kish.edu
Mari VeseyAdministrative Assistant-Adult EducationP815-825-9420Emvesey@kish.edu
Patti WraggDirector of Adult Education & Transition ProgramsP815-825-9386Epwragg@kish.edu

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