ABE/GED/ESL Department

ABE
Adult Basic Education

All Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses require permission to register. Most are continuous enrollment. There is $25 tuition per class. (Tuition can be waived.)

View ABE Course listings in the Highline Community College Online Catalog: http://www.highline.edu/home/catalog/courses/a.html#abe

For ABE/GED information call Stephen Washburn, 206-878-3710, Ext. 3627 or Indira Hazbic Ext. 3941.

For ESL information call Cheryl Cariño-Burr, 206-878-3710, Ext. 3297.

Note: New Students will be tested and placed in appropriate class levels.

GED
General Educational
Development Preparation

Highline Community College is a testing center certified to administer the GED test through the GED Testing Service of the American Council on Education. Individuals 16 years of age or older may earn a certificate of educational competence with a satisfactory score on the General Educational Development test. Arrangements for taking the test may be made through the Testing Center. Special testing arrangements for students with disabilities are available.

Highline also offers GED Test preparation courses.

Classes help improve reading, writing and math in order to pass the GED test.
Classes are held on our main campus and other off-campus locations.
There is a $25.00 tuition for ABE/GED classes (tuition can be waived).
Must be 16 years of age or older, is not enrolled in high school, has educational needs below the level equivalent of high school completion (ages 16-18 must have a release from their school districts.)

Visit the Testing Center Web site to see about scheduling GED tests.

CASAS Assessment and ABE/GED Registration

To enroll in a GED preparation or ABE Basics Skills course you will need to take the CASAS assessment. The assessment takes approximately two hours. The CASAS assesses your reading and math skills. If you are an ESL student, it will also determine if you qualify for GED/ABE courses. During your assessment you will also register for classes.

There is a $25 tuition fee for the quarter. Tuition waivers are available.

ABE/GED Orientation / CASAS Assessment Dates

Highline Main Campus (campus map & directions)

Tuesdays (except holidays)	6:00 p.m.	Building 25, 6th floor (library)
Thursdays (except holidays)	2:00 p.m.	Building 25, 6th floor (library)

Please arrive 10 minutes early. You will need to know your Social Security Number and show a picture ID. If you are under the age of 18, you will also need to bring your GED release form signed by your school district administration. Friends, family and children are not allowed at orientation or in the assessment center.

If you have a disability that requires special accommodations, contact Access Services several weeks before your assessment appointment: 206-878-3710, Ext. 3857.

For ABE/GED information call Stephen Washburn, 206-878-3710, Ext. 3627 or Indira Hazbic Ext. 3941.

Last Update: June 11, 2008

Highline Community College
2400 South 240th Street
Des Moines, WA
98198-9800
206-878-3710