English as a Second Language (ESL)

Literacy/ESL/Citizenship classes

ESL, Reading/Literacy & Citizenship classes with Oakton Community College 

Click here to access the non-credit class catalog for Summer 2025 - ESL, Literacy/Reading & Citizenship classes are held at the library.

For more information, call 847.635.1426 or e-mail adulted@oakton.edu.

 

For information on ESL classes at District 214 Community Education (Arlington Heights) click here. Registration is now closed. 

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