South Suburban College
South Suburban College

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

PLEASE NOTE: Classes will begin again in the Fall for ESL, ABE/ASE, at the Main Campus for ABE/ASE day and evening and daytime at the UCC, for ESL at the Main Campus day and evening. Other sites may be opening depending upon funding.


English As A Second Language

Non-native students may improve their English skills in levels from beginning to advanced in South Suburban College's English as a Second Language program. Each level includes a civics component to familiarize students with American history and government.

Classes include:

  • Speaking
  • Understanding
  • Reading
  • Writing

Ingles como Segunda Lengua

Estudiantes que no son natives pueden mejorar el Ingles en niveles de principio a avanzado en El programa de English as a Second Language (Ingles como Segunda Lengua) en South Suburban College. Cada nivel incluye un componente civico para familiarizar a los estudiantes en la historia de los Estados Unidos y gobierno.

Clases incluyen:

  • Recitar/Discurso
  • Comprension
  • Leer/Lectura
  • Escribir/Escritura

For more information, please download our brochure at the link below or call the South Suburban College ESL Center at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2408 or ext. 2410.

Para más información, por favor descargue nuestro folleto en el eslabón abajo o llame a South Suburban College ESL Center al (708) 596-2000 extension 2408 o 2410.

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Program Center

SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
Room L233
15800 South State Street,
South Holland, IL 60473

Full-time GED for ESL Students (Room 2452): Monday - Friday
Register: May 3 & 4 in Room L233-A at 9:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, May 3, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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If you have any questions, contact Community Education at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2385 or ext. 2240 or stop by Room 4455 on the South Suburban College main campus.


The South Suburban College Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

To request accommodations, allow three weeks. Please contact:

Hui-Ling Hite, ADA Coordinator
South Suburban College
15800 S. State Street
South Holland, Illinois 60473
(708) 596-2000 ext. 2649


Information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-380).

For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment). Federal funds of $298,923 provide approximately 32% of the support of these programs.

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