English Language Acquisition (ELA)

ELA Program Information

English Language Acquisition (ELA) is a language program designed for adults, 16 years and older, whose native language is not English. The ELA program helps students improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills from literacy to the advanced level. Students improve English skills while also learning about U.S. culture. There is no tuition fee for these classes.

ELA classes meet in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon or in the evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., and are held at the Aurora Downtown Campus and at various other locations in the community. Classes begin four times per year: August, October, January, and March. We recommend beginning the registration process about two months before classes start.

Ready to get started?

After you watch the Information Session presentation, you will need to submit an Adult Education Pre-Registration Form* and receive your student ID (called an X-Number).

Adult Education Pre-Registration Form*
* not required for returning students

¿Listo para comenzar? Después de que vea el video de la sesión informativa, usted necesitará enviar una solicitud para recibir su número de estudiante conocido como X-Number. Dele click aquí para la llenar el formulario en Español.

Placement Testing

Before entry into the program, a student must obtain an English skills assessment for accurate placement. Placement testing is done weekly throughout most of the year.

Students with X-Numbers should call (630) 966-4600 to schedule your placement test. After your test you will receive information about your next step, completing your online Orientation.

Completion Ceremony

Upon successful completion of the ELA program, students participate in a ceremony and receive a certificate of achievement.

Individuals are not eligible to participate in Adult Education classes if you are:

here under a B1, B2, F1, F2, J1 or J2 visa
on a short-term visit to the United States
younger than 16 years old

Contact Us

Adult Education
Aurora Downtown Campus, Room 457
(630) 966-4600
adulted@waubonsee.edu

Our advisors and counselors are bilingual.

Online Chat

Available Hours:
Mon. - Thur.	9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri.	8 a.m. - 2 p.m.