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Basic Skills GED, ABE, ESL, IBEST
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Program Description
The mission of Basic Academic Skills is to prepare students for lifelong success by facilitating basic academic learning and workplace behavior and attitudes.
The Basic Academic Skills Program offers:
Adults who seek Basic Academic Skills classes should contact the Learning Center, Building E, Room 2/3 (360 752-8341) for information. The Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Check the Quarterly Schedule for the specific information or call the Learning Center at (360) 752-8341.
Program Requirements
Basic Academic Skills Program is open adults who meet these requirements for adult basic education.
  • Completion of basic academic skills assessment (CASAS)
  • Participation in orientation sessions. See ABE/GED/I-BEST Orientation Schedule and ESL Orientation Schedule
  • Commitment to regular attendance
  • Ability to participate positively in an adult learning environment
  • 16 years or older and not enrolled in a K-12 school
  • 16-18 year olds must submit "Request for Approval to Test GED Certificate" signed by high school representative
Program Schedule
Most classes are offered in the morning (8-11 am), afternoon (12-3 pm) , and evening (6-9 pm) hours. See Quarterly Schedule. Regular attendance is required.

Off-site Classes
ABE/GED classes For information about these classes, call 752-8341.

ESL classes for Slavic populations For information about these classes, call 752-8494.

Slavic Baptist Church
Slavic Gospel Church
Kendall Elementary School

Tuition & Fees
There is a quarterly tuition charge of $25.00 for daytime ABE, GED, or ESL classes. There is no charge for evening classes. Tuition assistance or waivers are available for anyone who is unable to pay.

The GED testing fee is $75. Scholarships are available.

Instruction
Students
 


Learning Center
 
Located in Bldg E - Rm 2
(360) 752-8341
lc@btc.ctc.edu
 

Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm


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