South Suburban College
South Suburban College

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

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 indictating Illinois Residence
  • Withdrawal form from the last high school attended (16-18 years of age)
  • Proof of Social Security Number


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

Part-time ABE/ASE/GED: Monday and Wednesday
Register: Wednesday, September 8 &
Monday, September 13, 2010 in Lecture Hall A at 6:30 p.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, September 13, 2010
(September 13 - December 8, 2010)
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room L233

Part-time ABE/ASE: Monday through Friday
Register: Tuesday, September 7 & Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Lecture Hall A at 9:00 a.m. only.
Classes Begin: Monday, September 13, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. in Room 1243B

Part-time ABE/ASE: Tuesday and Thursday
Register: Tuesday, September 7 & Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 1243A
Classes Begin: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
(September 14 - December 9, 2010)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Room 1243B

GED-i (GED Online Illinois)

Register: September 7 & 8, 2010
Classes Begin: Monday, September 13, 2010
(September 13 - December 10, 2010)
Must register and test at the Main Campus at times previously indicated.

GED for ESL Students

Full-time ABE/ASE: (Room 2452): Monday through Friday
Register: Tuesday, September 7 & Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Classes Begin: Monday, September 13, 2010
(September 13 - December 10, 2010)
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: Monday through Friday
Register: Tuesday, September 7 & Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, September 13, 2010
(September 13 - December 10, 2010)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Riverdale Community Resource Center
13725 S. Wabash Ave.
Riverdale, IL 60827

Part-time ABE/ASE: Monday through Thursday
Assessment and Testing: Monday, September 13 & Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Classes Begin: Monday, September 20, 2010
(September 20 - December 9, 2010)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Site available by referral from the Village of Riverdale. Please contact Lois at (708) 841-7054.

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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, allow three weeks. 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 $290,230 provide approximately 33% 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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