ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education programs provide assistance to adults in learning academic skills necessary for career advancement and lifelong learning. These programs include: Adult Basic Education (ABE); English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); General Education Development (GED) preparation; and Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). Lake Tech Adult Education classes are offered on the main campus and at various sites throughout Lake County. See below for a list of sites along with testing and orientation dates.
• ABE is available to those individuals with minimum academic skills. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. Click here to view the ABE class schedule for the 10-11 school year. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.
• ESOL is offered to adult students needing instruction in English language acquisition. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. Click here to view the ESOL on-campus day and off-campus evening class and test schedules for the 10-11 school year. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.
• GED is a preparation program that prepares students for the Florida high school equivalency test through an individualized course of study. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. Upon completion of study and passing the official GED test, students will be awarded a Florida High School Diploma.
GED class schedule GED orientation schedule certificate request form
For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction and the general GED information sheet for 2010.
Important Announcement: The cost to take the GED exam is $70. The cost to retest on failed portions of the exam is $14 per failed portion. Cash only payments are accepted. View the general GED information sheet for additional information.
• VPI is a support program for students who need to improve skills in reading, math, and/or language to meet the requirements for a vocation program. Students are evaluated and individual study plans are designed for each subject needing remediation. Students work at their own pace using varied materials that provide constant feedback and evaluation. VPI is offered days and evenings. There is no charge for students who have not earned a high school diploma or for those high school graduates scoring less than a ninth grade level on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.
Admissions Procedures For Main Campus Adult Education Applicants
Admissions procedures for ABE, GED & VPI applicants:
Admissions procedures for ESOL applicants:
Admissions procedures for off-campus adult education applicants are available by calling 589.2250, x137.
• ABE is available to those individuals with minimum academic skills. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. Click here to view the ABE class schedule for the 10-11 school year. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.
• ESOL is offered to adult students needing instruction in English language acquisition. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. Click here to view the ESOL on-campus day and off-campus evening class and test schedules for the 10-11 school year. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.
• GED is a preparation program that prepares students for the Florida high school equivalency test through an individualized course of study. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. Upon completion of study and passing the official GED test, students will be awarded a Florida High School Diploma.
GED class schedule GED orientation schedule certificate request form
For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction and the general GED information sheet for 2010.
Important Announcement: The cost to take the GED exam is $70. The cost to retest on failed portions of the exam is $14 per failed portion. Cash only payments are accepted. View the general GED information sheet for additional information.
• VPI is a support program for students who need to improve skills in reading, math, and/or language to meet the requirements for a vocation program. Students are evaluated and individual study plans are designed for each subject needing remediation. Students work at their own pace using varied materials that provide constant feedback and evaluation. VPI is offered days and evenings. There is no charge for students who have not earned a high school diploma or for those high school graduates scoring less than a ninth grade level on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.
Admissions Procedures For Main Campus Adult Education Applicants
Admissions procedures for ABE, GED & VPI applicants:
- Complete a LTC application in the Admissions Office at the Lake Tech main campus
- Pay a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee
- Receive a picture ID and parking permit
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
- Register in the VPI lab for ABE, GED, or Vocational Preparatory Instruction
Admissions procedures for ESOL applicants:
- Complete a registration form in the ESOL classroom at the main campus Mon/Wed/Fri
- Pay a $10.00, non-refundable, registration fee
- Receive a picture ID and parking permit
- Take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) placement test at the Lake Tech main campus on Wednesday
- Report to your assigned site on the first Monday of the month
Admissions procedures for off-campus adult education applicants are available by calling 589.2250, x137.