GED and Adult Basic Education
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ABE-GED-AAAE @ PTC
Our mission is to prepare students for academic, technical, and personal success.
Our staff strives to inspire and motivate students to become
productive, self-sufficient members of society.Pinellas Technical College offers GED and Adult Basic Education at both of its campuses, as well as GED Online - and we have an award-winning ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program on our Clearwater campus.
PTC's adult education programs offer self-paced learning centers with a staff of experienced instructors and the following classes:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE) - in class or online
- GED Preparation - in class or GED Online
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
GETTING STARTED
- Choose a career from the many programs offered by Pinellas Technical College, OR get your GED. See a guidance counselor for assistance.
- Take the TABE or CASAS test - make sure to bring a photo ID (required) and dress according to PCSB dress code when you come to test; arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled testing time. For the TABE or CASAS test schedule and locations, please click here.
- You will receive your test results as soon as you finish testing!
- And individualized plan of study will be created for you, to help you meet your goals - there are both day and evening, self-paced classes that will fit into your busy schedule.
- It's really pretty simple ... all you need to do is get started!
Day and evening classes are available, attendance is flexible, and the curriculum is tailored to fit your needs.
Class Schedules
Clearwater Day
7:00a - 1:15p, M - F
(Classroom closes daily 11:30a-noon for break)
Evening
5:30p - 8:30p, M - Th
The cost per term is $45. In addition, a $5 fee for an identification badge will be required of all students, and there may be an additional $5 fee for parking (if applicable).
For more information about our ABE-GED programs, contact PTC - Clearwater campus:
727.538.7167 ext 2076
Check out the brochure for the program at Clearwater here.