ABE, ESL & GED Getting Started
ABE & ESL Tuition Waiver
Students enrolling in Adult Basic Education(ABE) or English as a Second Language(ESL) classes are charged $25.00 per person per quarter. An ABE/ESL tuition waiver may be granted for students whose combined monthly household income (includes spouse if married) is:
- $1,358 for a one-member family
- $1,821 for a two member family
- $2,285 for a three member family
- $2,749 for a four member family
Call 416.7664 for amount for additional dependents.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Skagit Valley College offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses for students who do not have a high school diploma and who need instruction in reading, writing, math, or GED (General Education Development) test preparation. Courses are individualized to meet the needs of each student. Daytime and evening courses are available. Students may enroll for day classess at anytime during the quarter. Prospective students must apply in person at any campus or center.
English As A Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language classes provide instruction to non-native speakers of English. Classes emphasize beginning to advanced listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computational skills. Job readiness is a component of all Adult ESL courses, as well as the practical use of English in everyday life.
Courses coded 040 or higher are offered to students who have been admitted to campus credit programs. Academic ESL classes are intended to prepare non-native speakers of English for transition into academic studies at Skagit Valley College.
New students interested in signing up for ESL courses should attend one registration sesson:
- March 17, 2008 at 6:30 pm in Ford Hall 120
- March 18, 2008 at 10:30 am in TBA
- April 1, 2008 at 6:30 pm in Ford Hall 120
- April 2, 2008 at 6:30 pm in Ford Hall 120
To make an appointment please call (360) 416-7654.
General Educational Development (GED)
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction has authorized Skagit Valley College, as an official testing agency, to give the General Educational Development test to qualified applicants. This is a nationally used test for people who do not have a high school diploma. Upon satisfactory completion of such tests, the state superintendent will issue a Certificate of Educational competency, Grade 12.
If you would like to take the GED test, contact (360) 416-7654. To help prepare for the tests, you may enroll in Adult Basic Education classes. Anyone 19 years of age or older is eligible for the testing program; a testing fee is required. People under the age of 19 may test for the GED with the approval from their high school. SVC also offers GED test preperation for adult students who receive a TANF Grant. Courses are offered through WorkFirst.