ESL and GED
Information
At Wright College we offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in four programs.
Important information about each program is compared below to assist you in
choosing the ESL class that's most appropriate.
Consult the E-Catalog for
Credit and Pre-Credit ESL course schedules.
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Credit |
Pre-Credit |
Adult
Education |
Continuing
Education |
Clientele |
High school graduates
or GED recipients who are placed at this level by CCC Placement Testing
Policy |
High school graduates or GED recipients
who intend to take credit classes and are placed at this level by
CCC Placement Testing Policy |
Adult learners who are not proficient
in English and want to improve their basic communication skills |
Adult learners who have a good command
of the English language and want to improve their communication skills |
Location(s) |
North Campus
Humboldt Park Campus
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North Campus
Humboldt Park Campus
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North Campus
Humboldt Park Campus
Off campus sites
|
North Campus |
Tuition
Additional Fees
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$62.00 per credit hour
$25.00 Registration fee
$50.00 Activity fee (PT) or
$100.00 Activity fee (FT)
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$10.00 per non-credit hour
$25.00 Registration fee
$50.00 Activity fee (PT) or
$100.00 Activity fee (FT)
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None
None
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Varies per class
None
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Books |
Purchased by the student |
Purchased by the student |
Provided by the school |
Purchased by the student |
Levels of Reading; |
Two (2) |
Two (2) |
Seven (7) |
One level |
English
|
One level per semester |
One level per semester |
One level per semester |
Varying length terms |
Admission
Procedures |
CCC Placement Test- COMPASS
Reading Test- Written essay
Registration |
CCC Placement Test- COMPASS
Reading Test - Written essay
Oral Interview (if needed)
Registration |
Registration
Oral interview
Written test (if needed)
Orientation |
Register by phone, fax,
or in person |
Contact Person(s) |
Susan Grace
Room L-338
(773) 481-8681 |
Christine Hege
Room A-113
(773) 481-8434 |
Martha Caldero
Room A-205
(773) 481-8982 |
Registration Staff
Room A120
(773) 481-8812 |
GED
Information
773/481-8820 | 773/481-8821
PRE-GED
PREPARATION: Includes math skills such as percents, fractions, decimals,
and word problems.
English and Reading include vocabulary, spelling, outlining, identifying
the main idea and cause and effect concepts. Reading skills in content
areas such
as science and social studies are also included. This level is also known
as Adult Basic Education (ABE).
When
registering, please have two current forms of identification with proof
of residency.
- Drivers
License
- Voter
Registration Card
- State
ID
- Copies
of a letter, a lease, or a bill in your name
If
applicable, please bring your Public Aid card with you to registration.
Beginning two weeks prior to each registration period, contact the Wright Adult Education Office(773/481-8820) to confirm
individual dates and times for each registration.
Students under 18 years of age must bring in a high school release form
(transcripts not accepted).
You
can also contact the Cook
County GED Testing Program at (847) 328-9795 to request a test application.
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