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GED: General Education Development

To enroll as a new student, you must attend an Orientation session and take a test prior to registering for classes. Orientation is three hours. Call 610-799-1955 to learn more.

GED Orientation Dates: Spring 2010

Pre-GED Instruction
Pre-GED classes provide support in basic reading, writing, and math skills. Valuable life management skills such as banking, shopping, computer, and goal setting are also taught in the class. This course helps students make the transition to the GED Preparation class.

GED Preparation
Through a grant funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, teachers assist students in the skills necessary to successfully pass the GED test. Students receive free assistance in goal setting, employability skills, computer basics, and transitioning to post-secondary education.

Mathematics for the GED
Improve your math skills to pass the GED Mathematics exam. Class content focuses on problem solving using basic math operations, fractions, decimals, percents, pre-algebra, and basic geometry. Students must be recommended for enrollment through the GED Orientation or a consultation with the Official GED Test Administrator. Call 610-799-1955 for more information. Text additional.

GED Preparation in Spanish
Prepare to take the GED test in Spanish and prepare for success. Instruction will be given in Spanish and will cover all areas of the GED test: writing, reading, math, social studies, and science. Call 610-799-1955 for more information. Text additional.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Designed for individuals who are native Spanish speakers to improve their basic reading and writing skills in Spanish; increase your workplace marketability by developing bilingual skills for reading and writing or get ready for GED Prep in Spanish. Call 610-799-1955 to schedule an assessment test and to find out if this class is right for you. Text additional.

Free GED classes are also available at the following Off-Campus locations:

Official GED Testing
The official GED test is given twice a month at the Donley Center in downtown Allentown. Please call 610-799-1940 for dates and times. Cost: $65

Official GED Testing (in Spanish Language)
Nueva Funcion Ario GED Que Prueba En Espanol La prueba del funcionario GED se da en Espanol una vez al mes en el Centro de Donley. Por favor llamada 610-799-1940 para la informacion del registro, fechas y epocas. Custo: $65

To register for the official GED test you must:

1. be a Pennsylvania resident
2. no longer be enrolled in school
3. apply at LCCC's Donley Center at 718 Hamilton Street
4. bring a photo id (less than 4 years old)
5. fill out an application
6. bring a check or money order in the amount of $60 (no cash)
7. be 18 or older (some exceptions apply)
8. bring your social security number

ESL: English as a Second Language

Students must take a test prior to registering for these courses. Due to limits on class size and availability of funding, there may be a waiting list. Call 610-799-1955 for more information.

Introduction to ESL
This class helps students develop basic language skills for daily usage, while incorporating a civic component that prepares students for the citizenship test if desired. These free classes are grant-funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Foundations of ESL
Develop basic language skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening for greater comprehension through a skill-integrated curriculum, including basic sentence structure and grammar, oral expression, and vocabulary development.

ESL 1
This beginner level ESL class provides an introduction to English as a second language and to English language studies at LCCC. The class covers greetings, American culture, grammar basics, vocabulary for the workplace/community, and other survival skills that individuals need to live in the US. Individuals must complete an assessment test prior to registering and may take this as a supplement to Introduction to ESL. Call 610-799-1955 for information on pretesting.

ESL 2
This intermediate level ESL class includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities that will help non-native English speakers succeed in an English speaking community, at work, or at school. Individuals must complete an assessment test prior to registering and may take this as a supplement to Foundations of ESL. Call 610-799-1955 for information on pretesting.

Speaking Skills for English Language Learners
Improve your speaking for daily tasks. Increase your ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors. This class is for intermediate-level students only. Call 610-799-1955 for pre-testing information. Financial assistance is available. Class will begin with adequate enrollment. Text additional.

Advanced Skills for English Language Learners
This class focuses on the advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills that English language learners need at home, at work, and in the community. The class is open to students who have completed Foundation of English as a Second Language or who pretest at this level. Call 610-799-1955 for more information. Financial assistance is available. Class will begin with adequate enrollment. Text additional.

Credit Prep ESL
This class prepares students for credit classes in English as a Second Language. Call 610-799-1955 for pre-testing information. Financial assistance is available. Text additional.

Work Keys to Success
Sharpen your skills for success in today's workplace using the KeyTrain system to assess and remediate areas for development in Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Math for the workplace. Students who successfully complete the program receive a National Career Readiness Certificate. Call 610-799-1957 for more information.