Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
Read MoreWe provide English skill development classes at every level.
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.
DAY | TIME | LOCATION |
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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 |
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 Kishwaukee College.
In-person and hybrid classes are offered at Kishwaukee College 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 Kishwaukee College.
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 |
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 registración/orientación para el programa de la Educación para Adultos en Kishwaukee College (GED e inglés como segunda lengua) antes del principio de cada semestre. Por favor, vea el calendario para determinar las fechas/horas/lugares de inscripción y orientación.
El proceso de la registración/orientación consiste en mirar el video, llenar la forma de registración, y tomar los examenes apropriados para la(s) clase(s) en las cuales tiene ínteres. Favor de planear hasta 3 horas para tomar los examenes de nivel. El personal va a determinar si necesita examenes adicionales. Después 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 continuación (version en español e inglés disponible).
Paso 2: Descarga, completa, e imprime la forma de inscripción.
Paso 3. Traiga la forma completada a la registración (se encuentran las fechas en
este horario).
Paso 4. Planifique hasta 3 horas para los examenes de evaluación.
Se realiza la inscripción antes del comienzo de cada semestre en Kishwaukee College y en varios sitios de la comunidad. Planifique por lo menos 3 horas para el registro, la orientación, y la evaluación. Vea el horario de inscripción 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 página de Registración y Orientación para obtener una ventaja en su proceso de registro.
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
Read MoreThe Kishwaukee College Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to Kishwaukee College departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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