Adult Education & Literacy

TO BEGIN CLASSES, REGISTER HERE

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HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES

 

The Adult Education Center offers free preparation classes for adults who want to take the Missouri high school equivalency exam.  

• Students must be 17 years old or older and not enrolled in school. 
• If English is not your first language, you must be able to read 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. 

High School Equivalency Classes

In order to enroll in classes to prepare for the high school equivalency exam, you must complete an Orientation session. Orientations are held throughout the year. Please click the dark blue REGISTER HERE button above to request an orientation.

Please make sure to check your email for more information once you have signed up for an orientation. You will be emailed one to two weeks prior to your scheduled orientation session.
 

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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 3-month commitment to consistent attendance and effort. Daytime and evening classes are available. 
• Classes are taught by AEL-certified instructors. 
• Students enrolled in the ELL program are also eligible to attend six, one-hour citizenship classes to help prepare for the 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

In order to enroll in classes for Adult English Language Learners (ELL), you must complete an ORIENTATION session.  To sign up for an ELL Orientation, click on the dark blue REGISTER HERE button above. Orientations are held throughout the year. You will be contacted when there is a space available. 

Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you so we can contact you to come in to test and please make sure you are checking your email. You will be notified by phone or email one to two weeks before your scheduled orientation.

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For more information call (816) 321-5011.  

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

If you would like to volunteer to help an adult with reading, math or English speaking skills, please submit an application or call (816) 321-5011 for more information.