Basic Education for Adults

What is Basic Education?

Knowledge is power, and education changes lives. No matter where you are at this moment or where you have been, the Basic Education department is here to support your educational journey.

Best of all, most classes are just $25 a quarter, saving you hundreds of dollars in tuition. We even have tuition waivers if you qualify!

Fall classes start September 22, 2026

New English Learner students can register for fall classes by attending one of these sessions:
Each session will last approximately 3 hours. 

Wednesday, September 2nd - starts at 6:30pm, Lewis Hall 209, Mount Vernon Campus

Thursday, September 3rd - starts at 9:30am, Lewis Hall 209, Mount Vernon Campus

Wednesday, September 9th - starts at 9:30am, Lewis Hall 209, Mount Vernon Campus

Tuesday, September 10th - starts at 6:30pm, Lewis Hall 209, Mount Vernon Campus

Thursday, September 10th - starts at 2pm, Oak Hall 223, Oak Harbor Campus
Thursday, September 10th - starts at 6pm, Oak Hall 223, Oak Harbor Campus

Or

Get help at Enrollment Services Front Desk
Mon.–Thurs, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Lewis Hall, Mount Vernon Campus
360.416.7700

Se habla español
Помощь предоставляется на русском/українською

 

What we offer

Our courses will help you:

  • Improve your English language skills.
  • Earn a high school diploma or GED®®. GED®® courses available in Spanish and English.
  • Improve your skills in math, writing, computer basics, and reading. Math and computer classes available in Spanish and English.
  • Start earning college credit and prepare for career training.

The Basic Education department at Skagit Valley College offers courses to help you get started, whether you have been out of school for years or have not finished high school. Our courses provide the foundation to improve your reading, writing, and math skills, learn English or improve your English language skills, and earn a high school diploma or GED®®®.

Want to get enrolled? Your first step is apply online.

Designed for

  • Adults returning to school after a break of several years, or those who are seeking to improve academic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, math, computer use, and academic skills before starting college degree or certificate programs.
  • Justice-involved students who are transitioning out of incarceration.
  • New English language learners or those who are looking to improve their English language skills.

Contact Information

For more information, please email: informacion@skagit.edu or call 360.416.7654.

Cynthia Aguirre
Email: cynthia.aguirre@skagit.edu

Lleni Zavala
Student Success Navigator, Open Doors
Email: Lleni.Zavala@skagit.edu

Amanda Winslow
English Language Acquisition Advisor
Email: Amanda.Winslow@skagit.edu