Adult Education

Please call 325-671-4419 with any questions regarding enrollment or other class information.

Welcome to Adult Education! Please be advised: we are not a GED® testing center.  The Abilene area GED® Test Center is located at Region 14 Education Service Center, 4300 S. Treadaway, Abilene, TX.

Adult Education classes for GED® preparation, ESL, career readiness, and ramps to career training are located at:

Alta Vista Learning Center ( Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! )

The Adult Education Programs are based on the belief that every adult, regardless of age, is entitled to basic education. The following programs are available to give adults a second chance to further their education and improve their lives:

Who can attend? Adult Education programs are open to anyone 19 or older and not enrolled in a public K-12 school.  BRING YOUR ID AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR ENROLLMENT.

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

How do I register for ESL and GED® classes?  Call (325) 671-4419 and ask for next available dates and times and to sign up for orientation.

What do I need to bring? You must present a valid, correct, government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card for orientation.

When does this happen? We have orientation monthly. All orientation days are mandatory. Upcoming dates are as follows: 

Adult Education and Literacy Classes (GED® preparation)

• • • Morning Classes are held Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 11:30 AM
      • Orientation is November 11,12, 13. All dates run 8:30-11:30 AM
    • Afternoon Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:30 – 4:30 PM
      • Orientation is November 5, 6, 7, and December 3. 4. 5. All dates run 1:30-4:30 PM
    • Evening Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 – 8:30 PM
      • Orientation is October 15, 17, 22 and November 12, 14, 19. All dates run 5:30-8:30 PM

Orientation/Enrollment is a three-hour, three-day process. PLEASE CALL 671-4419 to register.

English Language Learner Classes (ESL)

• • • ESL Morning classes are held Tuesday – Friday 8:30 – 11:30 AM
      • Please arrive BEFORE 10:00 AM October 15, 16, or 17, November 5, 6, or 7, or December 3, 4, or 5. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ONLY. Registration is a one-session event)
    • ESL Evening Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM
      • Please arrive BEFORE 7:00 PM November 5 or 7, OR December 3 or 5. (Tuesday and Thursday ONLY. Registration is a one-session event)

Orientation/Enrollment is an hour and a half process. PLEASE CALL 671-4419 to register.

Texas Success Initiative Boot Camp (TSI, college entrance/placement exam)

• • • TSI Boot Camp is held Monday-Thursday 1:00-3:00 PM
    • OR Monday, Tuesday 5:30-8:30 PM and Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM
    • MATH and READING/WRITING will be offered on alternating months.

PLEASE CALL 671-4419 to register.

Freedom of Information requests go to:
Lance Fleming
Chief Communications Officer
Abilene ISD
One AISD Center
241 Pine Street
Abilene, Texas 79601
325-677-1444 x3262 (o) • 325-665-3543 (c)
gregory.fleming@abileneisd.org