English as a Second Language

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 191 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 sessions for all ESL levels and Spanish GED will be held at Kishwaukee College in Malta. Masks are required for in-person classes. 

All Adult Education courses will be offered as hybrid classes for Spring 2021. A hybrid class includes a few traditional face-to-face class sessions, with the remaining sessions web-based, online learning. Registrants will be assigned into groups for attendance in face-to-face meetings to ensure social distancing.

Childcare services are not available during the Spring 2021 semester at any in-person classes.

We have beginner, intermediate and advanced ESL classes. Some classes are designed to help improve your technology skills too.

We also offer a citizenship class that provides an overview of the U.S. citizenship test including American history and government. Basic interviewing, test-taking and writing skills, including grammar and vocabulary 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.

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.
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.

• All classes are open to adults age 16+.
• Picture ID is required to register. Please bring your ID to the first day of class.
• Students 16-17 years of age must provide a letter of separation from high school upon entry. Bring letter first day of class/enrollment.
• Kishwaukee College works to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, so they may equally participate in classroom activities.
• Technology will be provided for students who qualify.  Students may utilize their own laptops, Chromebooks, tablets and smartphones for classes.