South Suburban College Adult Education
Communities Served
Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Homewood, Hazel Crest, Markham, Blue Island, Posen, Robbins, Calumet Park, Dolton, Dixmoor, South Holland, Thornton, Lansing, Calumet City, South Deering, Country Club Hills, Ford Heights, Lynwood, South Chicago Heights, StegerProgram Description
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Classes: targeted at students whose educational functioning level (EFL)/grade level equivalency (GLE) is below a 9th grade level will provide instruction in Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Each section has workplace skills, job readiness, critical thinking and career exploration built into the curriculum.
SSC's English as a Second Language (ESL) Program offers tuition free courses for individuals who are interested in improving their English speaking, writing, and digital literacy skills. The first step to this process is to take an assessment and register for classes.
Non-native students may improve their English skills in levels from beginning to advanced in our program. Each level includes a civics component to familiarize students with American history and government.
Class Times
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Learning Options
- In-Person
- Online
Languages of Staff
- English
- Spanish
Types of Classes Offered
- Reading
- Math
- English as a Second Language
- High School Diploma/GED
- Spanish GED
- Job/Career Training
Additional Services Offered
- College and Career Counseling
Bridge Programs
- Healthcare: Medical, Caregiver, Pharmacy
- IT/Technology
ICAPS Programs
- Business/Management/Accounting
- Healthcare: Medical, Caregiver, Pharmacy
- Manufacturing/Entrepreneurship