GED®
Enrollment Information:
Registration for GED prep is now closed. We will not be accepting students until February 11th.
GED Prep classes will be online only and are held between 9:00am – 1:00pm. Online classes are live through Zoom Tuesdays - Thursdays between 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and are recorded so that you can review class lessons at a time that works best for your schedule. Our GED program is preparation for GED testing, but you will schedule your GED tests on your own through http://www.ged.com/. There will also be in-person support sessions. (The instructors will provide the day/time). While zoom classes and in-person support sessions are highly recommended, they are not required.
If you have questions, please call 206-934-5363 or email kimberly.sim@seattlecolleges.edu.
Our current office hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
GED® classes are for adults, age 16 and older, who want to improve their skills and prepare for the GED® tests.
Before taking classes, students are assessed to determine their needs and appropriate coursework. Students also have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor to determine whether the GED®, High School 21+, or another high school completion option is the best path to success.
View a sample schedule and quarterly to-do list
What classes are available?
Students take classes that focus on the content of the four GED® tests. All GED® students are also required to take Career Pathways, a class that requires students to identify a career goal and coaches students on the specific steps they need to take toward that goal while they study for the GED®.
- Algebra/Geometry
- Basic Math
- Career Pathways
- Language Arts
- Pre-Algebra
- Science
- US History/Washington State History
Daytime classes are offered. Most classes are blended with our High School 21+ program, so students taking GED® coursework always have the option of switching between those programs depending on whichever option better serves their needs.
How does GED® testing work?
Information about the GED®, how to register and pay for the tests, and more can be found on the Student Assessment Services GED® Testing page.
If you only want to take the GED® test, you must register, prepare, take official practice tests and schedule tests at www.ged.com. You will need an email account and be able to pay with a debit, credit, or pre-paid debit card available for purchase at merchants.
How do I prepare for classes?
Before entering the GED Prep program, students must:
- Complete the ABE Application form. We will use that application to enroll you in our remote program orientation.
- Attend the mandatory remote orientation.
New Student Sign-up Schedule:
Enrollment for Spring quarter classes will start on February 11, 2025.