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Adult education classes, including: - High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation. - English as a Second Language (ESL). - Literacy tutoring. - Citizenship test preparation. - And more.

Services

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

Assists women and men who are studying to take the naturalization test and to become informed and participative U.S. citizens.

Provides two 12-week semesters of group classes to provide explanation, reinforcement, and practice. Volunteers work individually with those who are scheduled to take their naturalization test.

All classes and tutoring are in English.

Provides adults with a variety of educational opportunities in the areas of GED preparation, English language proficiency, Adult Career Pathways, and literacy.

Services

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

Services

English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Tutoring Services
Adult Basic Education
Literacy Chicago offers a broad range of programs including Basic Literacy, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Workforce Development, Citizenship classes, Digital Literacy, and numerous bridge programs.

Services

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

Services

English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Schaumburg Township District Library offers programming for residents to improve their reading skills or prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam with a mix of in-person and online resources available to the community.
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.

Services

English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Digital Literacy Programs
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.

Services

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

Services

English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Tutoring Services
Adult Basic Education
Assists individuals with all forms and explanations of the processes for US Citizenship applications. Also assists people in getting fingerprints, updating work permits, and permanent resident cards. While staff are not lawyers, they know all the rules. All inquiries are confidential.

Services

Citizenship Education

Prepares community and allies to participate in the systems of local, state, and national politics, organize citizenship, and non-partisan voter registration. Offers information regarding DACA, citizenship preparation classes, and "Know Your Rights" trainings.

Services

Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Citizenship Education
Voter Registration Drives
Political Action/Lobbying Groups
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.

Services

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

Provides the following services during the school year, English as a Second Language (ESL), American citizenship classes, translation services

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).

Services

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

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and helps with US citizenship.

Literacy Volunteers helps adults read, write, speak, and understand English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one. Each tutor and student meet for one hour a week at a public location that is convenient for them, such as public libraries. Students can also meet with tutors virtually.

The program is open entry, open exit; adults can enroll at any time and exit at any time.

Services

English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
Citizenship Education

Offers Adult Education classes, which include:

-- High School Equivalency (GED) Preparation

-- English as a Second Language Classes

-- Citizenship Preparation

-- Bridge Program

-- Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS)

Services

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

Serves the cultural, psychological, and socio-economic needs of Ethiopians in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Also supports other African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European refugee populations who seek assistance services.

Services include:

- Refugee Reception and Placement.

- Preferred Communities Program.

- Illinois Welcoming Center Program.

- Illinois Access to Justice (A2J) Program.

- Southern Border Arrivals Program.

- IFSP Cash Assistance Program.

- Employment Training and Services.

- Matching Grant Program.

- Electromechanical Assembly Training Program.

- English as a Second Language (ESL).

- Citizenship and Immigration Services.

- Ethiopian Cultural Museum and Education.

- Children and Youth Services.

- Open Computer Lab.

Services

Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Citizenship Education
Refugee Resettlement Services
Immigrant Resettlement Services

Strives to assist adults 17 years of age or older in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to earn a GED, to improve English language skills, and to transition to higher educational or vocational training. Services offered:

- Adult Basic Educational Services.

- Citizenship Services.

- English as a Second Language (ESL) Services.

- GED Services.

- Project VITAL (Adult Literacy Services).

- Workforce Services.

Services

Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language
Prejob Guidance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Tutoring Services
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education
- Citizenship Preparation Classes: 12-week training on English language skills and civics knowledge to successfully pass the citizenship interview. - Elderlinks Citizenship Prep Classes: Training for English language skills and civics knowledge to successfully pass the citizenship interview for U.S. naturalization for elderly students.
Assists women and men who are studying to take the naturalization test and to become informed and participative U.S. citizens. Provides two 12-week semesters of group classes to provide explanation, reinforcement, and practice. Volunteers work individually with those who are scheduled to take their naturalization test. All classes and tutoring are in English.
Offers free English-language and citizenship tutoring to adult immigrants, using one-on-one volunteer tutors to help adult immigrants achieve their goals. Sessions are typically for two hours, once a week, with virtual options available upon request.

Services

English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Adult education classes, including: - High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation. - English as a Second Language (ESL). - Literacy tutoring. - Citizenship test preparation. - And more.

Services

Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Offers the following classes: - English as a Second Language (ESL). - Civics. - Citizenship. - Healthcare Literacy. - Computer Literacy.

Services

Citizenship Education
Computer Literacy Training Programs
General Health Education Programs
English as a Second Language