Adult Education

Adult Education

ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education Programs
Alta Vista Learning Center
1929 S. 11th
Abilene, Texas 79602
 (325)-671-4419 
 
The Adult Education Programs are based on the belief that every adult, regardless of age, is entitled to a basic education. The following programs are available to give adults a second chance to further their education:

Adult Basic Education

GED Testing

English as a Second Language

Literacy

GED Classes

United States Citizenship

GED Official Practice Tests (OPT)

 

Who can attend?
The Adult Education Programs are open to anyone who is 17 or older.

What does it cost?
There is no cost for instruction and/or materials. The Adult Education Programs are sponsored by the Abilene Independent School District and are supported by state and federal funds.

How do I register for GED classes?
Call  (325)-671-4419 to sign up for a two day orientation. Attendance is required on both days to complete the registration process.

How do I register for ESL and Literacy classes?
Call  (325)-671-4419 for class times and locations. No orientation is required.

Program Schedule:

Alta Vista Learning Center

 

Daytime

Classes are offered Monday through Friday

 

Evening

Classes on Tuesday and Thursday

Day and evening classes are also offered at other sites in Abilene.

The Adult Education Program also provides classes in the following counties

 

Callahan

 

Jones

 

Comanche

 

Shackelford

 

Eastland

 

Stephens

 

Fisher

 

Stonewall

 

Haskell

  

For more information on these programs, call  (325)-671-4419  (325)-671-4419 .

What are the GED Official Practice Tests?
The GED Official Practice Tests (OPT) are similar to the actual GED tests in content, difficulty and format. The results are used to determine what specific skills, if any, individuals need to strengthen to be able to pass the GED. The practice testing is free to adults 17 years of age or older who do not have a high school diploma, and are not currently enrolled in a high school program. Call  325-671-4419  325-671-4419 to make an appointment to take the OPT.

GED Testing – (This could be a separate link)
The GED Testing Center is located at Alta Vista, 1929 South 11 th in Abilene, Texas. The tests are given by appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Night testing is offered twice a year. Call 671-4419 for additional information and/or for an appointment to register.

 
  
 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Costs

  

Testing fee and one (1) test

$28.00

 

Each additional test

$18.00

 

Total cost of GED (5 tests)

$100.00

Cash or Money Order Required

Required Pre-registration for GED
To pre-register for the GED, students must make an appointment by calling the Adult Education office at 671-4419. Approximately 90 minutes is needed to complete the pre-registration. Required paper work and documents must be presented at this time.