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Frequently Asked Questions

When do ESL classes start?

Heartland offers ESL classes throughout the year.

Weekday ESL Class offerings
Fall 08 August 25 - December 12
No classes and no registration September 1 and November 24 - 28
No registration December 1 - 12
Spring 09 January 12 - May 8
No classes and no registration January 19 and March 9 -13
No registration April 24 - May 8
Summer 09 May 18 - August 7
No classes and no registration May 25 and June 29 - July 3
No registration July 23 - August 7
Saturday ESL Class offerings
Summer/Fall 08 July 12 - December 6
No classes and no registration August 30 and November 29
No registration November 1 - December 6
Spring 09 January 10 - June 6
No classes and no registration March 14 and May 23
No registration May 2 - June 6

How much do I have to pay for ESL classes?

ESL classes are free! You pay $0 for ESL classes. The state and national governments pay for ESL classes.

How do I register for ESL classes? When can I start coming to class?

You must call to make a registration appointment before you can start class. Please call 309-268-8180 or 309-268-8433 to make a registration appointment. Para ayuda en espaņol, llama a Kathy McGrane: 309-268-8025.

Your registration appointment will be 30 minutes long. You will complete paperwork and you will have a speaking interview. We will give you a schedule for a beginning, intermediate or advanced English class.

You can register for ESL classes at almost any time during the semester. That means you can start coming to class even after classes have started. We do not offer registration during the last few weeks of each semester.

What should I bring to registration?

You need to know your address and phone number to register for ESL classes. If you have a social security number, please bring it. You do NOT need a social security number to register for class.

What will I learn in ESL class?

Heartland’s ESL classes are for adults who want to improve their English. In your class you will speak English, listen to English, read English and write English. Your teacher will ask you why you want to improve your English. Maybe you want to get a better job. Maybe you need to speak to your child’s teacher. Maybe you want to go to college someday. Your teacher will help you with your goals!

Tell me more about ESL classes? How long are the classes? When are the classes?

In Heartland’s ESL classes you will study with classmates who speak many different languages and come from many different countries. You will improve your English, make new friends and have fun!

Evening Classes

Most ESL classes meet in the evening for three hours at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Evening classes meet for two nights each week, on Monday and Wednesday or on Tuesday and Thursday. Our Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced ESL classes meet in the evening.

Morning Classes

Heartland also has morning classes. These classes meet for three hours at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. You can come to morning class on Tuesday and Thursday. Heartland also has a Saturday morning class. Morning classes are multi-level. This means beginning, intermediate and advanced students learn in the same class.

I can only come to class one day a week. Can I register for ESL classes?

It is important for you to come to class whenever you can. Your English will get better faster if you come to class two days a week. We understand the responsibilities our students have-families, work, etc. If you cannot come to every class, please tell your teacher. We will always do our best to help you!

I have kids and I don’t have a babysitter. Can Heartland help me with childcare?

Yes. ESL students may use Heartland’s Child Development Lab and Learning Center (CDLLC). Childcare is only offered for students in the Tuesday and Thursday morning class. Space is available for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Space is very limited. If you need childcare, please talk to your teacher as soon as possible. You may also call 309-268-8433 for more information.