Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
The application period for Spring 2026 Kishwaukee College Foundation scholarships is now open. Apply today! Learn More.
Illinois High School Diploma (IHSD) classes get you career and college ready. These free pre-college classes will help you pass the IHSD exams, such as the GED®. Passing the IHSD exams can help you get a new job, a promotion, or even qualify for job training. An IHSD is the first step in pursuing a certificate or degree at a college. Earning your IHSD can be an important step in building self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment.
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 |
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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 |
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 classes in subjects such as language arts, social studies, math and science. We cover adult basic and adult secondary skills equivalent to a high school education. Classes can be taken in English or Spanish, depending on the semester.
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 in American English — will be addressed.
Registration takes place before each semester at Kishwaukee College and at various community sites. You can attend one of the scheduled events listed in the table above, or call 815-825-9420 to schedule a registration appointment at your convenience.
Please leave a clear message with your name and phone number, and someone will return your call within 24 business hours.
Registration takes about three hours to complete. There are forms to complete and orientation. A high school equivalency test covers many subjects and you may already be competent in some of these areas. We want to make sure you take the classes you need to pass the test. 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 out, and print the Registration Form.
Step 3. Bring the completed form with you to Registration (dates can be found on this
schedule) 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.
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.