Our Adult Education program offers FREE English Language Learning (ELL) classes designed for adult learners at all levels — from beginners to advanced. We serve students from many countries and different languages. Classes are offered in Springfield, Jacksonville, Beardstown and online.
About
ELL classes offer basic instruction in English:
Listening/Speaking
Reading/Writing
U.S. culture
Technology
Career awareness
Employability skills
Also offered through the program:
- Beginning through advanced levels
- Civics
- Technology
- Career awareness
- Employment skills
Class formats
In-Person
Students attend classes during the day or evening at one of our locations: Springfield, Beardstown or Jacksonville.
Blended
Classes consist of in-person meetings, remote homework and online activities.
Online
With guidance from an online instructor, students will attend virtual classes and complete lessons.
Class schedules
Day and evening options are available for all class types. Students receive their schedule during orientation.
Enroll
- Register online
- After submitting your application, you will receive an email with information to register for an in-person orientation session.
- Students must attend orientation once per fiscal year to get program information, take an assessment, and receive their schedule.