Adult Education/GED® Preparation Classes
The Adult Education Program at West Georgia Technical College is specifically designed for adults who need assistance with academic skills. Our programs offer flexible schedules that can meet the needs of any adult over 16 years of age who is eligible to participate.
The Adult Education Department is located at the Carroll Campus of West Georgia Technical College. The Department provides free day and evening classes in Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Troup, Heard, and Meriwether Counties to students wishing to improve basic skills, preparing for the GED Tests, or developing English skills. Students requiring Learning Support 095 and 096 classwork in reading, writing, or math may complete their requirements through Adult Education.
To begin classes, call the Adult Education Department at 855-500-GEDS to learn more about new student orientation classes and assessment or access our website.
The Adult Education Program offers high quality educational assistance, providing the following:
Basic Skills
- Improve reading, writing, and math skills
- Develop new interests
- Gain increased self-confidence
- Learn to help children with homework
- Improve workplace skills
GED (General Educational Development)
- Prepare for passing GED Tests
- Prepare for a better job
- Use computer lab for class work
- Study for college entrance exam
- Earn a $500 HOPE voucher with GED
- Improve reading and math skills
- Beginning - Learn to speak English
- Intermediate - Improve speaking, writing and reading skills
- Advanced - Pronunciation and usage
General Educational Development (GED) Testing
West Georgia Technical College has been designated as an official test center for administering the Tests of General Educational Development (GED). Those making satisfactory scores on this test will receive a GED Diploma from the Technical College System of Georgia. This diploma is widely accepted by government, business, industry, and other educational institutions. GED testing is available in Carroll, Coweta, Haralson, Douglas, and Troup counties. For more information on GED testing and registration, call 855-500-GEDS.
The GED® Tests cover the following subject areas: Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. To pass the GED® Tests, a total score of 2250 is required. An average of 450 points on each test battery is needed with no individual testing area score falling below 410 points.
Currently, the fee for GED® testing is $95.
Other services offered through the Adult Learning Center at West Georgia Technical College are the following:
English As A Second Language classes
Workplace Education classes (held at industrial sites)
GAP Training for Georgia WorkReady Certificate
Underage Student Program
Accelerated/Fast Track GED® Program
For further information on Adult Education,
call 855-500-GEDS.
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GED® and the GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks for the American Council on Education and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the American Council on Education.