Oakton College English As A Second Language Classes

ESL CLass

Free Classes

Continue to improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills. Day and evening classes are available. Students are to register in person only on the date shown for each location. Call 847-635-1426 for more information.

Free ESL Classes*
About the ESL Program:

Designed for adults 16 years and older whose native language is not English
Teaches listening, speaking, reading, writing, and conversation skills;
Introduces students to U.S. culture;
Offered free to students through Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act as administered by the Illinois Community College Board.
*ESL classes are not for tourists, but for those who have come to the U.S. to live.

Au Pairs 
Per Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) regulations, au pairs are required to take post-secondary classes and cannot enroll in Oakton’s free ESL classes. They may, however, enroll in the College’s low-cost tuition classes.

Course Information

Students may be admitted until registration cut-off date if space is available
College-bound or advanced ESL students should call 847-635-1821 to see if they have sufficient English skills to take college classes.
Counseling and Registration

Students must bring identification and Social Security number, if available
Admission to free ESL classes is only available to students who register in person
Special registration dates are listed below.
Children are not permitted to attend registration or classes.

Oakton Community College is committed to equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, contact Teresa O’Sullivan at 847.635.1759.

*Free classes are funded by the Illinois Community College Board. In compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment), approximately 33 percent of the adult education program is federally funded.

BEGINNING TO ADVANCED ESL

Evanston Public Library (Main Branch)
1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston
Registration: Tuesday, January 8, 9:30-11:30 am
Ongoing Registration: Tuesdays only, 9:30-11:30 am (Jan. 11 - Feb. 26)
Class Meets: Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
First Class: Friday, January 11

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