Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED®
Overview
For Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED® prep classes follow the stepsbelow in order to become a student at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³».
For basic English-speaking skills, go here to start ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
If you want to improve your skills, prepare for the GED®, and get training to prepare you for further education and careers, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Adult Education program is for you. Work in a classroom, online, or in an individualized learning lab staffed by trained, caring instructors. Take advantage of career preparation classes, individual assistance and workshops all designed to help you prepare for your next steps.
GED® Preparation
After you refresh your Adult Basic Education skills, begin preparing for the GED®. You will get the opportunity to take GED® Ready tests, practice using the GED® calculator, and study targeted GED® skills. When you and your instructors think you are ready, you can sign up at ged.com to schedule your official GED® test. When you pass the GED® tests, you will earn a State of Florida high school diploma, which will enable you to pursue further education and advance in the job market.
The GED® consists of four content-area assessments:
- Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA), which tests a student's ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written text
- Mathematics, which tests quantitative and algebraic problem solving
- Science, which includes life science, physical science, earth and space science
- Social Studies, which includes civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography and the world
Learn more about the official GED® test and create an account on .
New Students
Complete the online application for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³». Click on 'Apply' and then 'Start New Application'.
Note: While completing the application, select Adult Education -ABE/GED/ESOL and No Diploma.
Returning Students
Log on to your . If you forgot your Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»ID number or your password, click on 'Login Help' at the top of the page. Read any notifications and complete a readmit if indicated.
Students ages 16 and 17 should talk with a parent/guardian and school counselor to make sure Adult Education is the right option. If so, get an official withdrawal form that says you are enrolling in a GED® program and bring that form to the intake specialist at the campus of your choice.
Get Started
To start enrollment, please click the button below:
Please contact an intake specialist for more information about classes.