Adult Secondary Education (ASE)

These classes help to develop the skills required to pass the General Educational Development tests. Adults who have not finished high school may take advantage of this program.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

It is never too late to learn the basics. South Suburban College's Adult Basic Education program helps men and women whose skill levels are below the eighth grade level.

Illinois residents are also required to satisfactorily pass an examination on American patriotism and the principles of representative government as found in the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, as well as on the proper use and display of the American Flag. A Constitution Study Guide is available online from SSC as well as Southwestern Illinois College.

The South Suburban College Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Priority registration is given to continuing students who are making progress in their studies. Waiting lists will be taken as classes hsave a maximum number of students who can be served.

Indiana residents can not participate in this program.

Adult Education Directory

All Students will take a Placement Test at the Time of Registration

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

Part-time ABE/ASE: Monday and Wednesday
Former Fall Students Register: Monday, April 2, 2012 in Room L-233 at 6:00 p.m.
New Students Register: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Lecture Hall A at 6:00 p.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, April 9, 2012
(April 9 - June 14, 2012, Fridays in June TBA)
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Room L233

Part-time ABE/ASE: Monday through Friday
Former Fall Students Register: Monday, April 2, 2012 in Room 1243B at 9:00 a.m.
New Students Register: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Lecture Hall A at 9:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, April 9, 2012
(April 9 - June 14, 2012, Fridays in June TBA)
Time: 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. in Room L233

Online GED Preparation / i-Pathways

Register: April 2 & 4, 2012
Classes Begin: Monday, April 9, 2012
(April 9 - June 14, 2012)
Must test and register at the Main Campus at times previously indicated.

GED for ESL Students

Full-time ABE/ASE: (Room 2452): Monday through Friday
Former Students Register: Monday, April 2, 2012 in Room 2452 at 9:00 a.m.
New Students Register: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Room 2452 at 9:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, April 9, 2012
(April 9 - June 14, 2012, Fridays in June TBA)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Oak Forest ABE/ASE/GED Program
University & College Center (UCC)
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029

Full-time ABE/ASE: Monday through Friday
Former Fall Students Register: Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
New Students Register: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, April 9, 2012
(April 9 - June 14, 2012, Fridays in June TBA)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Riverdale Community Resource Center
13725 S. Wabash Ave.
Riverdale, IL 60827

Part-time ABE/ASE: Monday through Thursday
Former Fall Students Register: Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
New Students Register: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, April 16, 2012
(April 16 - June 21, 2012)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Site available by referral from the Village of Riverdale. Please contact Lois at (708) 841-7054.

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• GED® Tests Dates at SSC
  
• General GED Testing Info
• Cook County GED Testing Information & Application
• GED Exams Preparation
• ESL Directory/Registration Dates

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 $293,120 provide approximately 33.4% of the support of these programs.

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