GED Preparation Online

DC State Education Agency, Adult Education sponsors literacy classes, computer classes, GED training, workforce preparation, and the TRANS.FORM.ER, a mobile computer van to support literacy education.

Introduction and Sample Questions for the GED from the American Council on Education.

GED Practice Questions by Steck-Vaughn.
Click on the subject you want to practice. A log-in screen will appear. The first name is: Max. The last name is: Robinson. The password/phone number is: 2026788877. There are no spaces in the phone number.

GED Online offers GED practice tests and resource materials. FEE required - $50.

All About the GED from the DC Public Library. Find GED programs and practice tests here (including walk-in times at Martin Luther King Jr. Library).

GED Programs in DC by the DC Library.

Adult Education Programs in DC - compiled by the DC Housing Network

Academy of Hope
1501 Columbia Road, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
202/328-2029
Programs: Adult basic education, pre-GED, GED preparation, computer instruction (for students enrolled in above programs only), college preparation for GED grads
Cost: $10/month donation requested of employed students in the GED program
Requirements: 18+, preference given to N.W. neighborhood residents

Calvery Baptist Church
Chinese Center
711 8TH Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001
202/347-8355

Contact: Paget Rhee
Programs: ESL, basic conversational English
Cost: None, except for a materials fee
Requirements: None

Carlos Rosario Career Center
Calvery Baptist Church
711 8th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001
202/347-3870

Contact: Sonia Gutierrez
Programs: English as a Second Language
Cost: $50 per 8-week session
Requirements: None

Casa del Pueblo Language Program
1459 Columbia Road, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
202/332-1082

Contact: Laura Bryant
Programs: English as a Second Language, Spanish literacy, ESL/literacy tutoring, four levels of Spanish as a Second Language
Cost: $40 for 7 weeks of class instruction in ESL and Spanish literacy; $35 for 7 weeks tutoring in ESL, and $100 for 7 weeks Spanish language
Requirements: None

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
ESL Program
1 Chevy Chase Circle Washington, D.C. 20015
202/363-2202

Contact: Dottie Boerner
Programs: English as a Second Language
Cost: None for classes; fee for materials
Requirements: None

Chinatown Service Center
ESL Program
1011 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001
202/363-2202

Contact: Ruth Wan
Programs: English as a Second Language for persons in the Chinese-speaking community
Cost: None
Requirements: Focus on program is on Chinese adults, but anyone is welcome

D.C. Refugee Service Center
Associated Catholic Charities
1501 Columbia Road, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
202/636-4225

Contact: Judy Poulin
Programs: English as a Second Language and ESL Workplace Literacy
Cost: None
Requirements: Students must be documented as a political refugee (form I-94)

Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries
2200 South Dakota Avenue, NE Washington, D.C. 20018
202/636-4225

Contact: Patrick Gibson or Jose Acosta
Programs: Adult Basic Education, Basic Literacy (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced), GED, English as a Second Language
Cost: Sliding fee scale based on ability to pay. No one turned away for inability to pay. Flexible payment arrangements available
Requirements: None
District of Columbia Public Schools
Adult, Continuing and Community Education
Penn Center, 1709 3rd Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002
202/576-6308

Contact: Dr. Sandy Anderson
Programs: Adult basic education, pre-GED, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, GED testing
Cost: None for ABE, Adult Secondary, and ESL for D.C. residents. Some other courses have fees
Requirements: 18+, out-of-school adults

Graduate School - USDA
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250
202/610-9630

Contact: Larry Shorts
Programs: English as a Second Language - communication skills, reading and writing in English, intensive beginners course, TOEFL, pronunciation
Cost: Fees vary but most 2-credit courses are $199
Requirements: None

Hope Manna, Inc.
2001 Benning Road, N.E.
202/388-0062
Washington, D.C. 20002

Contact: Reverend Joyce Brooks or Ruth M. Wade
Programs: Literacy and GED instruction
Cost: None
Requirements: None

Indochinese Community Center
ESL Program
1628 16th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
202/462-4330

Contact: Vilay Chaleunrath
Programs: English as a Second Language
Cost: None
Requirements: Participants must be documented refugees in order to enroll

Literacy Volunteers of America-National Capital Area, Inc.
1325 W Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20056
202/387-1772

Contact: Teresa Sweeney
Programs: One-to-one tutoring in basic literacy skills
Cost: None
Requirements: Reading level generally below the 6th grade

Metropolitan/Delta Adult Literacy Council, Inc.
1225 R Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
202/234-BOOK

Contact: Dr. Sylia W. Keene, Director
Programs: Individual and small group tutoring for basic literacy
Cost: None for instruction. Student pays for cost of materials
Requirements: Desire to improve literacy level and commitment to attend sessions

Moms and Tots
212 E. Capitol Street, S.E Washington, D.C. 20003
202.562.5110

Contact: Mr. Truhart
Programs: GED classes
Cost: $10 per trimester
Requirements: Program is for women only

Notre Dame Education Center
101 Q Street, NE, Washington, 20002
202-526-6420 and 202-526-6421. The FAX is 202-526-6423. Email address is ndecdc@aol.com.

Contact: Joan Kerrigan, SND/Joanne Schneberger, SND
Programs: Adult Basic Education, GED, ESOL, TOEFL, and Citizenship exam preparation
Cost: Determined according to income
Requirements: None

Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)
Rehabilitation Services Administration
60 Florida Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002
202/673-7732

Contact: Bill Wyble
Programs: Developmental basic education, GED preparation, typing and word processing
Cost: Paid for by Vocational Rehabilitation
Requirements: Must be admitted through Vocational Rehabilitation program and have a counselor

Our Lady Queen of the Americas
2200 California Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008
202/387-2222

Contact: Pilar Laugel
Programs: Spanish literacy, ABE (Level 1-8) in Spanish, GED in Spanish, English as a Second Language, Citizenship classes, computer training in Spanish. Weekend classes available
Cost: Fees vary. Literacy classes are free; ESL classes are low-cost; computer training is $125.00 for 14 hours of instruction
Requirements: None

Sacred Heart Adult Education Center
1621 Park Road, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010
202/462-6499

Contact: Sister Marie Lucek, Director
Programs: Basic reading, math, and language skills, English as a Second Language, pre-GED, GED preparation
Cost: $20 registration fee per fall and spring semesters; $15 for summer school
Requirements: None

School of Tomorrow
810 5TH Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001
202/789-1810

Contact: Ed Christie
Programs: ABE, GED, ESL, and various training programs; career counseling
Cost: Sliding scale. No one is turned away
Requirements: None

Spanish Education Development (SED) Center
1840 Kalorama Road, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
202/462-8848

Contact: Jose Gonzalez
Programs: English as a Second Language
Cost: Low fee for English instruction; $10 materials fee. Scholarships available. No one turned away for inability to pay
Requirements: None

University of the District of Columbia ESL Program
4250 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #7700 Washington, D.C. 20008
202/274-5556

Contact: Dr. Emma Munoz
Programs: English as a Second Language
Cost: For residents of Washington, D.C., between $403-$577 per semester
Requirements: Established by UDC admissions office. Call program for more information

Washington Cathedral Literacy Program
Mass and Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016
703/790-0714

Contact: Ruth Goodchild, Director, or Marnie Craven
Programs: Individual tutoring in Adult Basic Education (reading, math), English as a
Second Language, GED preparation
Cost: None
Requirements: None

Washington Literacy Council
1930 18th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
202/387-9029

Contact: Viveca Teuber or Jo Jo Schroeder
Programs: One-to-one tutoring for English speaking adults in reading and writing
Cost: None; materials fee for those who can afford to pay
Requirements: None

Education Programs for Seniors

Barney Senior Center
Literacy/ESL Program
504 Kennedy Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20011
202/939-9040 or 202/939-9044
Contact: Gloria LaMotte
Programs: Basic literacy (reading, math) at Barney Senior Center, English as a Second Language
Cost: None
Requirements: Age 60+, residents of the District of Columbia

Greater S.E. Center for the Aging
Project Keen Comprehensive Senior Services
3242 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., Suite 2, Washington, D.C. 20020

Contact: Bernice S. Rose, Literacy Coordinator
Programs: "Never Too Old to Learn Program": Adult Basic Education and GED preparation
Cost: None
Requirements: D.C. residents, age 60+

Greater Washington Urban League Literacy Program
2900 Newton Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20018
202/529-8701

Contact: Ericka Bryson
Programs: "Never Too Old to Learn Program": basic reading, writing, and math skills for senior citizens
Cost: None
Requirements: Senior residents of the District of Columbia, age 60+

Iona Senior Services
Adult Education Program
4200 Butterworth Place, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016
202/895-0248

Contact: Eileen Dombo
Programs: Adult Basic Education (reading and basic math), English as a Second Language
Cost: None
Requirements: Persons 60+ years of age

Senior Citizens Counseling and Delivery Service
2500 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20020
202/678-2800

Contact: Concha Johnson
Programs: "Never Too Old to Learn Program" (Adult Basic Education for older citizens)
Cost: None
Requirements: D.C. residents, 60+ years of age

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