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ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM | ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Offers the following free classes to individual age 16 and older: GED/HSE preparation classes, Online GED/HSE preparation, Reading Readiness, Job Skills, Math Readiness, Healthcare, Manufacturing, ESL (English as a Second Language), and Transition skills classes. Literacy services and tutoring are available to eligible individuals.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Tutoring Services
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE

Public two-year community college offering six associate degrees and a wide variety of occupational certificates.

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Community Colleges

ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM | LITERACY CONNECTION

Provides adult tutoring in basic reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), both one-on-one and in a small group. Citizenship and ESL Conversation Groups. Free drop-in groups. Family Literacy Program for parents and their children and workplace literacy for job-specific skills.

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Adult Basic Education
Tutoring Services
English as a Second Language

REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES | WORLD RELIEF

Provides refugee resettlement and immigration and citizenship services including refugee employment services, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, housing, mediation, and counseling, assistance with green cards, citizenship, counseling, legal services.

On-site therapy, counseling, group-based programming, and individual/family case management to improve lives of immigrants who have experienced severe loss and trauma.

Also currently serving refugees from Ukraine.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
General Counseling Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
English as a Second Language
Cultural Transition Counseling
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Classes - Pui Tak Center - Main Location

Pui Tak Center offers ESL, citizenship and work-related classes for English language learners. Classes are offered via zoom or in-person at 2216 South Wentworth Ave. and 3000 S. Wallace Ave. Six levels of ESL are offered. Classes are seven weeks long and a new class typically starts around the beginning of January, March, May, July, September and November.

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English as a Second Language

ESL Conversation Groups - The Literacy Connection - Main Location

The Literacy Connection Tutors host small groups of adult learners at various skill levels and stimulate casual conversations in English through the use of games, stories, role-playing, show-and-tell, videos, and other visual aids. English learners increase their vocabulary, understanding, and self-confidence as they learn to discuss a variety of subjects with their peers. This group is available both in-person and over Zoom.

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English as a Second Language

Community Education - HANA Center - Chicago Center & Main Office

HANA Center offers ESL/Civics/Citizenship classes is to reduce barriers for immigrants and low income families with limited English proficiency to achieve equal opportunity in life along with various language classes, including English, Korean, and Spanish. They also provide Root East, Root West, multi-disciplinary arts, and cultural programming targeting underserved communities in the arts, including the Korean American community in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Test Preparation
Cultural Heritage Groups

Jack Ehrlich Literacy Program - Anixter Center - Administration Office

The Jack Ehrlich Literacy Program has been a leader in adult literacy for over 25 years focusing on serving individuals with disabilities. From learning the alphabet and phonics to increasing reading levels, creative writing, and computer literacy, the adult literacy program supports adult learners of all abilities. Small group instruction for computer literacy and creative writing is also available.

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Adult Literacy Programs

Adult Education - City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) offers programs for individuals to learn English (ESL), complete their high school education (GED/HiSET), or access citizenship education free of cost.

What's Here

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

ESL MINISTRY | REDEEMER FELLOWSHIP

English as a Second Language classes (day and evening) are offered several times throughout the week at the church.

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English as a Second Language

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

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English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

COMMUNITY COLLEGE | LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Provides education programs to district 526 (at least portions of 10 counties around Springfield).

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Community Colleges

ADULT EDUCATION | ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Offers Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes (traditional and online), English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes, citizenship information, community tutoring for adult learners (Oglesby location only).

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Community Colleges
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

ESL PROGRAM | CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Provides one-on-one tutoring for individuals learning English as a second language. Will work with all levels of student's abilities.

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English as a Second Language

ESL - National Latino Education Institute - Pershing Campus

National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) offers ESL courses designed to address the English as a Second Language and Citizenship needs of Latinos residing in and around Chicago's South Side neighborhoods. English as a Second Language (ESL) are individual classes that provide instruction for students whose primary language is other than English.Citizenship classes are offered to help students acquire the basic knowledge in the Constitution and U.S. History necessary to satisfy citizenship requirements. All courses may be repeated.

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

English as a Second Language - Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago - Main Office

The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago offers an ESL program for anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills.

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English as a Second Language

Office of Citizenship Assistance - Town of Cicero - Community Center

Town of Cicero's Office of Citizenship Assistance offers ESL (English as a Second Language) classes and Citizenship Classes. Additional free services include:Renewal of Legal Permanent Resident CardCitizenship for Children under 18 from U.S. Citizen ParentCitizenship for AdultsChange of AddressFreedom of Information of any Immigration fileInfopass appointment with Immigration OfficerInquire on any case pendingTranslation (citizenship appointments)List of referral for Legal Assistance

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Assistance Centers
Citizenship Education

ESL and Citizenship Classes - Oakton College - Des Plaines Campus

Oakton College offers free noncredit ESL and Citizenship classes for adults 16 years and older whose native language is not English. Classes may be offered both virtually and in-person.

What's Here

English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

English as a Second Language classes offered throughout the Black Hawk College District. Major sites include: the Black Hawk College Outreach Center, East Moline; Adult Learning Center, Rock Island; Black Hawk College Community Center, Kewanee; plus several other locations at public schools, churches, and community service agencies.

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English as a Second Language

ELL Parent Center - Skokie School District 68 - ELL Parent Center

Skokie School District 68's ELL Parent Center serves as a welcome resource for parents to support them in advocating for their children's academic achievement. Through survival-based programming, the Center offers English classes, Digital Literacy, Citizenship prep, access to community services, and uniquely designed workshops. Programs are crafted to meet parents' needs and encourage parental involvement and leadership in the community at large. Ultimately, the Center strives to provide the skills and tools to understand and navigate the U.S. educational, legal, and health systems.

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English as a Second Language
Digital Literacy Programs
Citizenship Education

Adult Education - City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) offers programs for individuals to learn English (ESL), complete their high school education (GED/HiSET), or access citizenship education free of cost.

What's Here

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

Large Group English Class - Hanul Family Alliance - Chicago Office

Hanul addresses immigrants' struggles with the language barrier through English language classes. We thank the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Grant that helps fund this program. Classes are taught by a trained instructor.

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English as a Second Language

Adult Education - City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) offers programs for individuals to learn English (ESL), complete their high school education (GED/HiSET), or access citizenship education free of cost.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

English as a second language (ESL) classes - The Learning Center

The Learning Center offers free ESL classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced level courses to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for everyday and workplace use.

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English as a Second Language

Illinois Welcoming Center & Immigrant Family Resource Program - Arab-American Family Services - Main Office

Arab-American Family Services (AAFS) is a provider for both IWC and IFRP, and their Immigration Department is an integral part of these programs. Through these programs, their agency can connect immigrants, refugees, and newcomers to a wide range of support, including:. Public benefits assistance. Elderly program services. Domestic violence services. Mental health services. Sexual assault services. Immigration services, ESL, and civics classes. Educational workshops and drives. Workforce and employment support. Healthcare access, including Medicaid, Access to care, Care Link, and Marketplace enrollment

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Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Citizenship Test Preparation
Arab Community
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
English as a Second Language

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