Adult Education offers learning opportunities to set you on the path to professional advancement and personal fulfillment.

The Adult and Continuing Education program offers a variety of classes, including classes for those seeking a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED®), and the External Diploma Program (for adults 21 and older). We offer English classes for English Language Learners (ELA) at various levels.

The registration and assessment process is required for all new students prior to class enrollment. Please phone the Adult Education Office at (757) 283-7830 for next available registration dates and more information.

Visit the Peninsula Regional Education Program website for information about GED and ELA classes throughout the Virginia Peninsula.

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Locations

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Class Schedules and Registration

• GED and Adult Basic Education Classes

• ESL Classes
  

• Several adult education classes are offered in-person or virtually. Enrolled now and start the future you want!

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Class Offerings

PAYMENT POLICY: Course sessions are $65. *Discounts may apply. Cash or money order only, personal checks will not be accepted in the adult education department. 

Call (757) 283-7830 for more information on fees and schedules.

• ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (Pre-GED® Preparation): Students review basic skills in Reading, Writing, and Math.

• ELA (English Language Acquisition): These classes will help non-English and limited English speakers improve their speaking, writing and reading in English.

• GED® PREP: Preparation for taking the GED® Exam.

• GED® PRACTICE TEST: The GED® Practice Test is a half-length GED® Test and is a good indicator of whether a student is ready to take the GED® Exam.

• NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM: The National External Diploma Program is a high school diploma program for mature adults, 21 and over, who acquired their academic skill through life and work experiences and can demonstrate competencies in an applied performance assessment process. There is a fee for this program. Call our NEDP coordinator at (757) 727-2150 to find out the current fee structure or to get more information about the External Diploma Program.

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GED Testing Program

Visit www.ged.com to set-up your account and find a testing center near you.

GED and ABE Classes

• Katherine Johnson Adult Education Center: Classes are Tue & Thu, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• Discovery STEM Academy: Classes are Mon & Wed, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

ESL Classes

• Katherine Johnson Adult Education Center: Classes are Mon & Wed, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.