English as a second language

English as a Second Language

Improve Your English Skills

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.

FALL 2025 Registration Schedule

Classes start on Monday, Aug. 18, or Tuesday, Aug. 19. 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. Call 815-825-9420 or email adulted@kish.edu to schedule a registration appointment. 

 
DAY TIME  LOCATION
Monday, July 28

1:00 pm

Kishwaukee College (21193 Malta Road, Malta)

Tuesday, July 29

9:00 am

Kishwaukee College

Wednesday, July 30

5:00 pm

Kishwaukee College

Thursday, July 31

1:00 pm

Kishwaukee College

Monday, August 4

9:00 am

Kishwaukee College

Monday, August 4 5:00 pm

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

Wednesday, August 6

9:00 am

Kishwaukee College

Wednesday, August 6

1:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Thursday, August 7 9:00 am

Kishwaukee College

Thursday, August 7

5:00 pm

Rochelle United Methodist Church (709 4th Ave, Rochelle)

Monday, August 11

5:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, August 12

9:00 am

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, August 12

5:00 pm

Kishwaukee College

Sept. 8-12
(Fall 2025 ESL Second Registration

TBD

Kishwaukee College

Oct. 6-8
(Fall 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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