GED and PRE-GED Classes

Brooklyn Adult Learning Center– 718-638-2635

The New York City Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) is the largest provider of adult literacy education services in the state. They are an integral part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 79 – Alternative Schools and Programs.

They offer over 900 classes for adults age 21 and over. They operate four Adult Learning Centers located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. They offer day and evening classes Monday through Saturday at more than 175 sites in all five boroughs, including public schools, community centers and faith-based organizations. Students can take classes at any of the sites, regardless of which borough they live in. All classes are taught by certified teachers and are offered free of charge.

Ongoing registration for classes in Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (GED), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) is held regularly at schools and offices around the city.

The Office of Adult and Continuing Education’s mission is to empower adults in their roles as parents, family members, workers and community members. They promote lifelong learning and the development of problem solving skills through a continuum of services, including Adult Basic Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, High School Equivalency, and Career and Technical Education.

The Brooklyn Adult Learning Center in central Brooklyn is located at 475 Nostrand Avenue. For more information, call 718-638-2635.

 

Brooklyn Public Library – 718-230-2100

Brooklyn Public Library is offering High School Equivalency (HSE) Free PreGED classes for anyone 17 years and older. Begin your High School Equivalency preparation at the Library. Practice reading, writing and math skills critical for GED success. Part-time and full-time schedules are available Day and Evening.

  • Sign Up for FREE Classes
  • Find the class that is the best fit for you
  • Learn about GED and job training programs
  • Get answers to your questions about the GED exam.

Visit the Adult Learing Center at www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/only-bpl/literacy/ged-preparation. Call or visit the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza for more information at 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 230-2100.

 

Dreams YouthBuild  – 646-450-8214
(Please note that the St. John’s site is temporarily closed for renovations.)

Adult Education GED classes for individuals 21 and older are being provided at the St. John’s Place Family Center located at 1604 St. John’s Place (between Buffalo and Ralph Avenues). Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 12:15 PM.

If you are interested in registering for classes, please go to 1604 St. John’s Place on any day classes are held at 9 AM and bring a valid identification.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Paige Bellenbaum, Director of Community Programs at 646-450-8214.

 

Referral Centers for High School Alternatives

Central Brooklyn Referral Center                                                                          Downtown Brooklyn Referral Center
832 Marcy Avenue, 2nd Floor                                                                                               69 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn , NY 11216                                                                                                                 Brooklyn , NY 11201
Tel: 718-636-5770                                                                                                                    Tel: 718-935-9457

The Referral Centers for High School Alternatives provide a wide array of services for students 17 – 21 years old. We can help you enroll in Pathways to Graduation program or help you explore ALL other options to help you continue your education.There is a Referral Center in each borough and our staff, including Guidance Counselors and Social Workers,  are present to help Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on days that schools are open.


Referral Centers can help you:

Enroll in Pathways to Graduation
Explore all possible paths to a high school diploma
Learn about your rights as a NYC Department of Education student;
Understand your high school transcript;
Get referrals for childcare, social work, and drug treatment;
Learn about other programs that District 79 offers.


What to bring:

Photo ID
17 years olds must come with a parent
Student transcript if available
IEP if available

If you do not have a photo ID, ask the School Safety Agent at the entrance to call the Referral Center so that someone may accompany you to the center.

 

SCO New Horizons – 718-455-1166

For more than 35 years, Family Dynamics has been committed to protecting children and strengthening families through programs and services that build on the strength of the family and the community. Based in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, and Brownsville, Family Dynamics reaches thousands of families throughout central Brooklyn. All of these services are free.

Adult Education

Family Dynamics provides adults in the community the opportunity to learn a variety of skills through its New Horizon Program. New Horizon’s focus is to break the cycle of poverty by offering a comprehensive educational program for adults. With the help of a network of teachers, counselors and administrators, students grow in self-sufficiency, confidence, and self-esteem. New Horizons offers day and evening classes that are open to adults of all ages in the community.

Programs:

  • Adult Literacy
  • GED Preparation
  • Adult Basic Education
  • Computer Training
  • Job Readiness/internship placement
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

SCO New Horizons is located at 75 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.

For more infomation, please call 718-455-1166 or visit www.sco.org.

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