Qualifications
For residents of the College district who are non-English-speaking adults, 17 years of age or older. Sixteen year old students may enroll with parental and secondary school district permission.

Students develop English language skills to: 

• Participate in American society
• Enter employment 
• Advance in the workplace
• Enroll in a training program or the Academic ESL Program 
• Be successful in the citizenship process

Registration
Convenient registration occurs throughout the semester. See Schedules & Registration hyperlink. Please plan on spending 2 hours to complete registration and testing.

ESL Program Levels of Instruction
Levels help non-English speaking students build and attain language skills using an integrated approach to learning. The skills of listening, speaking, grammar, reading and writing skills are taught, as well as general aspects of American culture and civics. New students are tested to ensure placement accuracy.

New Arrival	Very Low Beginning
Level One	Low Beginning
Level Two	High Beginnig
Level Three	Low Intermediate
Level Four	Intermediate
Level Five	High Intermediate

Cost
Qualifying students attend classes without cost.

Class Locations
Classes may be held in a variety of locations including churches, industrial plants, schools, libraries, and housing projects. The major learning centers are located in East Moline, Rock Island, Moline, or Kewanee. Not all class levels are available at all locations. Class times and locations are subject to change and may vary. Click on Site Locations for a complete listing of locations to serve you.

Translations
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Black Hawk College reserves the right to cancel, combine, or divide classes based on enrollment; to change the time, date or place of meetings as necessary, and to do so without incurring obligation.