ADULT EDUCATION

Pathways to success

We help adults build brighter futures by helping them get their GED or high school diploma, gain skills in the English language, and through Career and Technical Education (CTE). Our program has two main locations where every student can reach their goals.  Morning, afternoon and evening sessions, as well as online classes, are offered to meet the needs of students and their work and family schedules. Teachers provide interactive lessons in class as well as field trips to local libraries, the Rapid Bus system and community organizations for real-life experiences. Adult education can also include career readiness, professional advancement, specific training for skills and careers, citizenship and family literacy.

See the 2023-24 Adult Education school calendar.

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Our Locations

Beckwith Adult Education Center -CLOSED 3/19 Water Outage

2405 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI  49505
616-819-2734

OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

Programs:

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Adult Basic Education (Pre-GED) 
  • High School Equivalency (GED)

Registering  NOW! 

Please complete and submit the registration form on this website.  

Requirements:

  • Valid photo ID required 
  • GED and diploma students MUST provide a copy of their high school transcripts

CLASS SESSIONS

We have multiple sessions to choose from:

Morning:

  • ESL In-Person: 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Monday - Friday
  • GED In-Person: 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Monday - Friday

Afternoon:

  • GED In-Person: 12:15 - 3 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • ESL Online: 12 - 2 p.m. Monday - Thursday

 Evenings:

  • ESL In-Person: 5:15 - 8:45 p.m. Monday-Wednesday
  • GED In-Person: 5:15 - 8:45 p.m. Monday-Wednesday
  • GED Online: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday

Wyoming Community Education

3600 Byron Center Ave. Wyoming, MI  49519
616-530-7500

OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Programs:

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Adult Basic Education (Pre-GED)
  • High School Equivalency (GED)

Registering  NOW! 

Please complete and submit the registration form on this website.  

Requirements:

  • Valid photo ID required 
  • GED and diploma students MUST provide a copy of their high school transcripts

CLASS SESSIONS

We have multiple sessions to choose from:

Morning:

  • ESL In-Person: 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Monday - Friday
  • GED In-Person: 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Monday - Friday

 Afternoon:

  • GED In-Person: 12:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • ESL In-Person: 12:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • ESL Online 12 - 2 p.m. Monday - Thursday

 Evenings:

  • ESL In-Person: 5:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Monday - Wednesday
  • GED In-Person: 5:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Monday - Wednesday
  • GED Online 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday

We have two GED Testing Centers which open for the school year on September 5th.

Beckwith Adult Education Center 
2405 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
616.819.2734 
(Please ring buzzer at the north door in the back of the school for entry, Door-F)

Testing is available at Beckwith on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 9 a.m. 

Wyoming Community Education
3600 Byron Center Ave. 
Wyoming, MI 49519
616.530.7500

Testing is available at Wyoming on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.                                                                                                               

To schedule a test: visit GED.com

To request your GED transcript: visit GED.com

  • Click on "grads and transcripts" at the top of the page
  • Select the state in which you took the GED and click on "request transcript"
  • if you took the test in Michigan, you will be redirected to the DiplomaSender website; create an account and complete the remaining steps

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