Earn Your GED®
Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes, focusing on improving math, language arts, social studies, and science skills, are offered at all the adult education programs in Northern Virginia. These classes prepare you to enter programs for earning a high school credential, such as a GED® or Adult HS Diploma.
Pre-GED and/or GED® preparation classes are also offered at all adult education programs. These classes are for students currently at or above a 6th grade or 9th grade level and focus on the skills and knowledge needed to pass the GED® test. Our region also offers Spanish GED classes at both Arlington and Prince William programs.
For more information on the GED® test, please visit ged.com.
If you are interested in earning your GED®, One of our local adult education offices can help you:
Determine your readiness to take the GED® test
Refer you to online or in-person classes to help you prepare for the GED® test
Walk you through registering for the GED® test at one of our Regional Pearson VUE testing centers
Help you explore post-GED options, such as enrolling in college, earning a certification and/or getting a job.
CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION FOR DETAILS
Our local adult education offices are listed below. Call or visit the location closest to where you live or work for further information on classes and completing your high school credential. Locations with (*) denote both English and Spanish GED classes are available.
Did you know that you can take the GED Test for FREE?! Contact your local GED Program to find out more details on this awesome offer!
"This program is giving me a chance to finish high school. It will give me an opportunity to continue my studies and become a Dialysis Technician, which has been my lifelong dream. Also, it gives me the confidence to help my kids with their homework. "
- Ana, Fairfax GED