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ADULT EDUCATION CENTER | ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE

Offers GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Academic ESL (AEP) programs, as well as basic skill instruction in reading, writing, and math. GED Program: Provides instruction in language arts, science, social studies, and math to prepare students to complete their State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED), and to assist the interested students in preparing for enrollment in college courses, training programs, and employment. ESL Program: Can help students improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Classes range from providing basic language skills for beginners to helping advanced students prepare for high education, training, or a career. Academic ESL Program: Program is designed to assist advanced-level, non-native English speakers to prepare for and transition to further education at RCV, career readiness, and success skills are included. AEP coursework covers: - Grammar. - Writing. - Reading strategies. - Listening and speaking. - Vocabulary development. - Basic math and financial literacy.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/15/2023

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PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

99 E. State Street, 2nd Floor, Rockford, IL 61104

Hours

Office hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

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(815) 921-2273

Main | Refugee and Immigrant Services

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(815) 921-7821

Main | Rock Valley College Main Number

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(815) 921-2000

Main | Adult Education Programs

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(800) 973-7821

Toll-Free | Rock Valley College Main Number

Fee

- No fees for Adult Education programs. - No fees for AEP assessments.

Eligibility

GED Program: - Resident of area served. - Individuals age 17+. - Eligible 16-year-old students who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency, or who lack basic skills and are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in high school. ESL Program: - Resident of area served. Academic ESL Program: - Resident of area served. - Must test into the Exit-Level range on the CASAS ESL reading assessment, and achieve a score of 4.0+ on the TABE reading assessment.

Service area

McHenry County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
DeKalb County, Illinois

Agency info

ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE