Adult Education (ABE/GED) Programs

Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education classes offer instruction in math, vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing skills. These skills are needed for success in the workplace, the community and for education. Adults, 16 years of age and older, who have not graduated from a U.S. high school and are no longer attending school, are eligible to enroll. In addition to excellent instructors, many classes also have literacy volunteers who work one-on-one with students. Classes are offered at all four college campus locations, as well as many other locations in the community. The flexible schedule includes morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes.

General Education Development (GED)
GED test preparation classes are available for adults, 16 years of age and older, who have not graduated from high school. These classes prepare students to take and pass all five parts of the GED (General Educational Development) test. Successful students will receive a high school equivalency diploma. Classes are offered on all four campuses, as well as many other locations in the community. The flexible schedule includes morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes.

Spanish GED Program

GED preparation classes are offered in Spanish, and the test can be taken in Spanish. Bilingual instructors teach these classes at the Aurora Campus and numerous other locations in the community. No assessment test is required before beginning the classes. Call (630) 801-7900, ext. 4130 for a current class schedule.
 
GED on Cable Television
Study for the GED test using cable television. Watch the shows when they are broadcast or record them for later. Go to www.ket.org/ged for online lessons, activities and practice tests. Workbooks are available at the Waubonsee Community College bookstores in Sugar Grove or the downtown Aurora Campus.

GED Broadcast Schedule
Monday and Wednesday, 10 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 – 10 p.m.
Friday, 9 – 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – Noon

Getting Started
Before students can begin their GED test preparation classes, they must come to the Center for Learning Assessment at either the Aurora or Sugar Grove Campus for a short placement test called the Locator Test. This test will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes.

Official GED test
To be eligible to take the official GED test, a candidate must register with the Regional Office of Education (ROE) of his/her county. Once the registration fee has been paid to the county, an appointment may be made to take the test.

Regional Offices of Education
Kane County
Kendall County
DeKalb County
LaSalle County
Will County

Graduation
Each spring, Waubonsee Community College hosts a graduation ceremony for all GED graduates of that year. Call the ABE/GED department for more information.