Adult Education

GED Classes The General Education Development (GED) program helps adult students earn their high school equivalency certificate. Students age 18 and older prepare for the GED through in-person classes and online instruction. More...
English Classes We help adults learn English when it is not their native language. We offer beginning through advanced students the communication skills needed for work, at home and in day-to-day activities. More...

Sign Up for Next Year

New student registration is closed for the 2021- 2022 school year but please fill out the form above and we will contact you in August to sign up for classes!

Career Training - GED If you're enrolled as a GED student and want to jumpstart your career, our Career Training program offers hands-on learning in exciting, high demand industries! More...
Career Training - English Learner Pair your English classes with certifications that employers are looking for! In our CTE program for English students- you will learn skills in the career field of Community Interpreting. This class will highlight your language skills and help you find employment in a changing workforce. More...
Kent ISD Project Northstar
Project Northstar A program through West Michigan Works! that assists 16-24 year olds in finishing their high school education or getting a job. More...

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.

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Our Locations

Beckwith Adult Education Center

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

OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm   

Programs:

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Adult Basic Education (Pre-GED) 

High School Equivalency (GED)

Registering  AUGUST!

Please complete and submit the registration form on this website.  Once your form is received, staff will call you to schedule an appointment for placement testing.  

Requirements:

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

2021-22 SESSIONS

We have multiple sessions to choose from:

MORNING 

  • In-person classes - 9:00am-11:45am, Monday-Friday
  • Online only classes- 9:00am-11:00, Monday-Thursday

AFTERNOON

  • In-person classes - 12:15pm-3:00pm, Monday-Friday
  • Online only classes - 12:00pm-2:00pm, Monday-Thursday

EVENING

  • In-person classes - 5:15pm-8:45pm, Monday-Wednesday
  • Online only classes - 5:00pm-8:00pm, Monday-Wednesday

Wyoming Community Education

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

OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm 

Programs:

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

Registering  AUGUST!

Please complete and submit the registration form on this website.  Once your form is received, staff will call you to schedule an appointment for placement testing. 

Requirements:

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

2021-22 SESSIONS

We have multiple sessions to choose from:

MORNING 

  • In-person classes - 9:00am-11:45am, Monday-Friday
  • Online only classes- 9:00am-11:00, Monday-Thursday

AFTERNOON

  • In-person classes - 12:15pm-3:00pm, Monday-Friday
  • Online only classes - 12:00pm-2:00pm, Monday-Thursday

EVENING

  • In-person classes - 5:15pm-8:45pm, Monday-Wednesday
  • Online only classes - 5:00pm-8:00pm, Monday-Wednesday

Our GED Testing Center is located at Beckwith Adult Education Center -

2405 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
616.819.2734                                                                                                                            

please ring buzzer at north door in back of school for entry, Door-F

TESTING HOURS: 

The testing center is OPEN: 

  • Thursday, June 10: 10am- 2pm
  • Thursday, June 16: 9am-12pm
  • Thursday, June 23: 9am-12pm
  • Wednesday, June 29: 9am-12pm
  • Closed July - August    

Schedule a Test:
Visit myged.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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