Adult education offers classes, programs and services to assist with improving basic skills, preparing for a high school equivalency credential and developing fluency in English.
Our adult education classes help people develop English skills or prepare to take the official test to earn their high school equivalency (GED®) as an alternative to a high school diploma. These are free, noncredit classes for people 16 years of age and older.
Strengthen and develop your English language skills for employment, college and personal development.
Learn MorePrepare to take the GED®. Topics include reading, writing, math, science, social studies and the U.S. Constitution.
Learn MoreThe Family Literacy Program offers childcare to parents who are enrolled in Adult Education classes.
This program offers on-site childcare with educational activities for children whose parents are attending Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency preparation classes or ESL classes. Classes and funds are limited to select locations. Contact program coordinator Patti Wragg at 815-825-9386 or pwragg@kish.edu for more information.
Due to COVID-19, onsite childcare services are currently unavailable.
The Kishwaukee College Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2022 semester. The Foundation awarded $173,137 to 166 Kish students through 286 scholarships.
Read MoreThe Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Office will host a free, in-person workshop demonstrating how to file the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event is open to local students and families and will take place 4-6 pm Thursday, Oct. 13, at Kishwaukee College. Those who cannot attend the event can set up an appointment with a Kish Financial Aid team member to complete the FAFSA.
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