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Charlotte Technical College

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GED

English and GED Class Information

REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING STUDENTS IS CLOSED.

 

REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS

NEW STUDENTS ONLY must fill out the internet form below.  You will receive an email with a link to schedule an appointment for placement testing. Placement testing is $20 payable on the day of testing. Class Fee per term is $45.00.

 

ESOL Interest Form

GED Interest Form

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Essential Ed Login

English Discoveries Login

GATE Program

Through the GATE program, students can enroll in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and an Adult Basic Education (ABE) or  GED® Preparation program simultaneously. This allows participants to work towards earning both a GED and a credential from a Career Education Program.

GATE Program Application

Adult Career Center's GED® Program

Develop basic skills that you can use to obtain employment and enable your success in college, the community and the workplace!

GED®  preparation classes are available to assist and prepare students to pass the Official GED® Tests, earn a State of Florida High School Diploma and successfully transition to postsecondary education or career advancement. Students will accelerate at their own pace through an individualized learning plan. Adult Career Center uses all GED® approved materials and online resources. Learn more about the official GED® test and create an account on GED.  

Classroom instruction enhanced with computer-based learning focuses on the four content-area assessments:

  • Reasoning through Language Arts, which tests a student’s ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written text 
  • Mathematics, which tests quantitative and algebraic problem-solving 
  • Science, which includes life science, physical science, earth and space science
  • Social Studies, which includes civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography, and the world

To participate in our program, students must: 

  • be 16 years or older
  • be able to complete a minimum of 10 hours a week of coursework to participate
  • not be enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school
  • attend orientation and testing
  • pay $45 tuition per term* (*Through an application process, students can apply for tuition scholarships)

Current Session Hours for GED® Program:

Morning Classroom Sessions:
Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Evening Classroom Sessions: 
Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Online Sessions: 
Classes are available to students 24/7

  • The GED test is taken at Charlotte Technical College in the Testing Center.
  • There are four sections of the test and each may be taken separately for $38 each.
  • See map below for the location of Charlotte Technical College Campus.

 

Charlotte Technical College Main Campus

18150 Murdock Circle

Port Charlotte, FL 33948