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Adult Education: GED & ESL
Adult Education - Become Your Best Self!
Adult Education programs in Alaska provide instruction in basic academic skills and GED preparation. English Literacy is also part of this program in Kodiak, serving the needs of our local community.
Our Adult Education Classes run September through mid-May
All class are FREE!
Call 486-1201 or visit Campus Center Room 208 to get started.
GED® (General Educational Development) or High School Equivalency Diploma Testing Information
We provide study assistance, test preparation, and support. Please make an appointment with Adult Education at Kodiak College at 486-1201. We are in the Campus Center, Room 208. Call today!
Qualify for free GED Ready® vouchers by registering with us!
We are in the Campus Center, Room 208.
Call today!
Minimum Age and Requirements:
- Applicants who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have not received a high school diploma, or high school equivalency certificate may test.
- Before testing is allowed, applicants who are sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age must present a withdrawal slip from the last school attended in Alaska.
- Applicants must also submit legal emancipation documentation or written permission from a parent or guardian to take the tests.
- Documentation is to be presented to the Kodiak Regional ABE Program.
GED® Testing Information
Cost: paid directly to the vendor.
To test, you must do the following:
- Register for an account.
- From September through mid-May you are welcome to join our Kodiak College Adult Basic Education Program and take a free GED Ready® practice test, after registering with us. We provide and assist you with free study materials and information, if needed.
- Otherwise, if you want to work on your own and GED® test: Sign in to your www.ged.com account and schedule your test by selecting the Kodiak College Testing Center, and look for available dates. Testing availability may be limited during the summer. Read all testing information carefully to learn about cancellation and refund policies, and other test tips.
Find more information on GED® testing, content, preparation, and what to expect
If you need study assistance, test preparation, and support, please make an appointment
with Adult Basic Education at Kodiak College, 907-486-1201 or email at any point: ljhimelbloom@alaska.edu.
We are in the Campus Center, Room 208.
GED®, Career, and College Preparation
Qualify for Free GED Ready® practice test vouchers by registering with us!
Enroll in Free Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 Classes
Applied Math: Customized Study Plan
Taught in 2 - 3 week units
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
GED Topics:
Reasoning through Language Arts
Monday, 11 am - 12 pm; Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Advanced Reading and Writing for Testing, Class, and Work:
Tuesday class, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm; Thursday practice
Scheduled work by appointment:
We can work with your needs by appointment
English for Health Care: Earn a Free Continuing Education Unit (CEU):
Workshop dates to be announced
GED and pre-GED work options: Online or via distance:
A customized study plan or a self-paced program with free GED Ready® practice tests,
at your convenience!
Need another time with your schedule? We can assist you!
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Free Classes
We welcome speakers of all languages and abilities, from beginning to advanced.
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Beginning English Language (ESL)
Monday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Intermediate English Language (ESL)
Monday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
English for Citizenship
Wednesday, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
English Review and Lab
Tuesday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am or by appointment
Set your own schedule!
Advanced Reading and Writing for Testing, Class, and Work
Tuesday class, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm; Thursday practice
Interactive Instruction
Online self-paced program, in different subjects at your convenience!
English for Health Care: Earn a Free Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
Workshop dates to be announcedWe welcome speakers of all languages and abilities, from beginning to advanced. Check
out our ESL blog!
Need another time with your schedule? Set your own schedule!
Need a transcript? Get directions.
More questions? See our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page
Interested in becoming an Adult Basic Education Instructional Aide / Tutor? Learn how
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