Classes for Adult Basic Education, GED (General Educational Development) and COMPASS (computer-adaptive college placement test)

If you only wish to only take the GED or COMPASS tests and not the classes, please contact Student Assessment Services at 206-934-6767 for additional information. 

• All students must complete a GED application at least one week prior to taking first GED test.  Starting July 1 2004, each GED test will cost $15 or $75 for all 5 GED tests.  GED testing
• Students 16-18 years old must have high school release form signed by designated school employee before taking first GED test. 
• Testing calendar: Student Assessment testing schedule

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

ABE Level 3 and 4 classes are for adults who are already proficient in the English language, and want to improve their basic skills in math, reading and writing skills.

• ABE Reading and writing are integrated to give students the foundation for effective communication. 
• Reading instruction emphasizes comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking, graphic, and study skills.
• Writing skills include the review and application of language and grammar rules, correct usage and spelling, and paragraph development.
• Math instruction includes skill development in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra, and geometry with an emphasis on solving word problems and analyzing data in graphs, charts, and tables.
  

General Education Development (GED)

GED Level 5 classes will help to prepare you for the GED exams.  The classes provide students with a general review of the five GED content areas:

• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

Reading and writing are integrated to give students the foundation for effective communication.

• Reading instruction emphasizes critical reading, thinking, and graphic skills.
• Writing skills include the review and application of language mechanics, usage, and sentence structure as well as organizational skills in order to write effective paragraphs and 5-paragraph essays.
• Math instruction includes skill development in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, algebra, and geometry with an emphasis on solving word problems and analyzing data in graphs, charts, and tables.
•  GED testing
  

COMPASS Preparation

These Level 6 classes will help prepare you to take the COMPASS or ESL-COMPASS (college entrance) exam.  It is designed for the high school graduate who needs to brush up on reading, writing and math skills.

•  COMPASS / ESL COMPASS test information

ABE/GED Registration/Enrollment Procedures:

All new ABE, GED or COMPASS prep students or former students who have not attended our classes for several quarters are required to attend a three-hour orientation prior to being enrolled in classes. 

The orientation sessions are only offered before the start of each quarter.  The total tuition fee for each quarter is $25.00. If you are interested in taking any non-credit ABE, GED or COMPASS preparation classes or for more information, please contact the Basic & Transitional Studies office at 206-934-5363 based on the following schedule.

Classes are offered morning (9am–12pm, Monday through Friday) and evening (6pm–9 pm, Monday through Thursday) at the West Seattle campus.  A morning class may be available at the NewHolly campus (206-934-6642). 

Contact Information

Basic & Transitional Studies Division
Location: Robert Smith Building (RSB), Room 02
    (Look for ESL, ABE, GED on the RSB map.)

Phone: (206) 934-5363

FAX: (206) 934-7963
Current Hours: See operating hours

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