Adult Education & Literacy
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES: REGISTRATION BEGINS JULY 1, 2025.
ADULT GED TEST PREP CLASSES- SEE BELOW
To register for in-person high school equivalency classes, please go to GED.com and create a free account. You do not need to pay anything for testing yet. Select our program for your study center: Adult Education Center, 6449 N. Prospect Ave, Gladstone, Mo 64119.
Your request to study at our center will be submitted to us by GED.com. If you don't receive an email from NKC Schools by JULY 14, 2025 inviting you to an orientation, please call our office at 816-321-5011 to check your status. You must reply to the orientation invite email in order for us to reserve your space for pretesting. You may call 816-321-5011 if you have any questions.
We offer IN PERSON CLASSES. Online GED preparation classes are offered at www.MOLEARNS.COM
At A Glance
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Welcome!
Adult classes are offered FREE of charge:
- to prepare for the Missouri High School Equivalency Tests
- for English Language Learners
- for those students preparing to take the U.S. citizenship exam (must be enrolled in our ELL program)
Opportunities for all adult students in our program include:
- Setting Career Goals
- Resume Writing
- Pursuing Training and Employment Opportunities
- Digital Literacy
- Applying to College
All of our instructors are certified teachers. Students are required to commit to consistent attendance and sustained effort. Morning and night classes are offered.
The Adult Education Center classes:
Monday - Thursday:
- Morning classes are 9:30am - 12:00pm
- Evening classes are 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Office hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday. Closed Fridays.
NOTE: The North Kansas City Schools Adult Education Center is open year-round except for the NKC School District holidays and winter/spring break.
SNOW DAY POLICY: If North Kansas City Schools are closed due to bad weather, both our morning and night classes will also be canceled. We do not offer a virtual option for snow days at this time. (Testers: Watch for special instructions from someone in our department if you are scheduled for a testing appointment.)
Registration begins July 1, 2025 for our new school year. You may apply online on that date.
Location:
Adult Education Center
6449 North Prospect Ave
Gladstone, MO 64119
Office Hours:
9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday
Phone Number:
(816) 321-5011
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES
The Adult Education Center offers free preparation classes for adults who want to take a Missouri high school equivalency exam.
- Students must be 17 years old or older and not enrolled in school. (16 year olds must have 16 credits AND a drop out letter to enroll)
- If English is not your first language, you must be able to read English at a fifth grade level or higher to enroll in high school equivalency classes. If not, please enroll in our Adult English Language Learning classes first.
- Students must be Missouri residents and have a legal Missouri ID.
In order to enroll in classes to prepare for the high school equivalency exam, you must attend an orientation session. Orientations are held twice a school year, July and January.
Please make sure to check your email (including spam/junk folder) for more information once you have signed up for an orientation. You will receive an email at least 2 weeks prior to an orientation. Call 816-321-5011 if you have not received an email confirming your registration for an August or January orientation or if you have questions.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER CLASSES
The Adult Education Center offers English Language Learner classes for adults who want to learn or improve their English.
- Classes are FREE. Students are required to make a minimum 4-month commitment to consistent attendance and effort. Morning and night classes are offered.
- Classes are taught by certified instructors.
- Students enrolled in the ELL program are welcome to attend extra sessions to prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview. Applicants for citizenship must reside in the U.S. for a minimum of five years (three years if married to a U.S. citizen).
English Language Learner Classes
To enroll in classes for adult English Language Learners (ELL), you must complete an ORIENTATION session. Orientations are held twice a school year, August and January. After you register, you will be contacted when there is a space available. Please note there may be a waiting list, even after you attend an orientation. You may call 816-321-5011 to confirm we received your information and to check your status. ** ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR NEW ELL STUDENTS for this school year. We will open registration July 1, 2025 for the next school year. Classes will begin in September for those who attend an orientation.
Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you so we may contact you when we have an opening to test. You will be notified by text or email one to three weeks before your scheduled orientation.
For more information call (816) 321-5011.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We love our volunteers! If you are interested in becoming a *volunteer, please send an email requesting information to Laurel.Clark@nkcschools.org with "VOLUNTEER" in the subject line, or call (816) 321-5011 for more information. Volunteers support teachers in the classroom and provide small group or one-to-one tutoring for English Language Learners or those preparing for the high school equivalency exam. *You must be able to read, write, speak and listen at an advanced level in English. Prior teaching or tutoring experience is helpful, but not required. A high school diploma or equivalency is required to volunteer.
Upcoming Events
You're Invited! Adult Education Recognition Event: Come celebrate the accomplishments of our 2024-2025 High School Equivalency graduates and English language students who have achieved job certifications, advancements, or continued their studies.
Location:
North Kansas City High School auditorium
620 E 23rd Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Please visit our website, www.nkcschools.org/ael to apply for free English language classes (ELL) or high school equivalency test preparation (GED.) After you have submitted your application online, watch for an email inviting you to an August orientation and testing date. If you do not receive an email invite by July 15, please call our office at 816-321-5011.