South Suburban College
South Suburban College

Adult Secondary Education (ASE)/
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs

South Suburban College is pleased to announce the Community Education Department will resume its GED, ESL and ABE classes and testing this fall. Assessment and Registration will begin at some locations during the week of August 24th and classes will begin at certain locations during the week of August 31st (please see the current schedule.) Visit this website for future updates and schedules.

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Adult Secondary Education (ASE)

These classes help to develop the skills required to pass the General Educational Development tests. Adults who have not finished high school may take advantage of this program.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

It is never too late to learn the basics. South Suburban College's Adult Basic Education program helps men and women whose skill levels are below the eighth grade level.

Note: A student enrolling for the first time at a South Suburban College adult education center must have both documents listed below with them when registering:

  • State I.D. or Driver's License
  • Withdrawal form from the last high school attended (16-18 years of age)


Illinois residents are also required to satisfactorily pass an examination on American patriotism and the principles of representative government as found in the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, as well as on the proper use and display of the American Flag. A Constitution Study Guide is available online from Southwestern Illinois College.

The South Suburban College Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Priority registration is given to continuing students who are making progress in their studies. Waiting lists will be taken.

Adult Education Directory

All Students will take a Placement Test at the Time of Registration

SSC Adult Education Center
South Suburban College (SSC)
15800 South State Street,
South Holland, IL 60473

Full-time GED for ESL Students (Room 2452): Monday - Friday
Register: October 26, 27, & 28 in Room 2452 at 9:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: October 26, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Oak Forest ABE/ASE/GED Site
University & College Center (UCC)
16333 South Kilbourn Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6029

Full-time ABE/ASE/GED (Room 5240): Monday through Friday
Register: October 26, 27, & 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: October 26, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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If you have any questions, contact Community Education at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2385 or ext. 2240 or stop by Room 4455 on the South Suburban College main campus.


The South Suburban College Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

To request accommodations, please contact:

Hui-Ling Hite, ADA Coordinator
South Suburban College
15800 S. State Street
South Holland, Illinois 60473
(708) 596-2000 ext. 2649


Information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-380).

For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment). Federal funds of $400,788 provide approximately 37% of the support of these programs.

GED® and the GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education® and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the American Council on Education.

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