Adult Education
KCC offers courses to help prepare students to take the GED exam, which results in earning the Illinois High School Diploma. These course can also be taken to build foundational skills in preparation for undergraduate programs, but do not count toward a certificate or degree.
All Adult Education courses are offered at no charge to students.
To learn more about these services, visit adulted.kcc.edu.
ALIVE Literacy Program – The Adult Literacy Initiative Volunteers Expanded (ALIVE) program provides individual, classroom, and small group tutoring to improve the literacy skills of adults 16 years and older.
Adult Basic Education – Foundational reading, writing and math skills.
High School Diploma – These courses teach students the reading, writing, math, social studies, natural science, and state and federal constitution information necessary to pass a high school (such as GED) examination. Online instruction is available to qualified students.
Spanish GED – The Spanish GED course is taught in Spanish and prepares Spanish speaking students for the GED exam, which is offered in Spanish and English.
English as a Second Language (ESL) – The ESL program provides non-native English speakers an opportunity to develop English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Assessment of language skills is conducted before entering class.