School
Board of Polk County, FloridaOnline Classes
West Area Adult School now offers online GED classes.
Student must be 18 years or older.
GED: Key to Success
This course prepares the student to pass the official GED exam and to be awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma for Florida residents. This course is intended to prepare the student who is working at or above level 9 scores on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
ABE: (Adult Basic Education)
This course prepares the student to enroll in a GED preparation course. This program is intended to provide basic literacy and life skills for adults who are performing at or below level 8 scores on TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). The content develops basic literacy in all areas of knowledge.
Benefits:
- You are not tied to a classroom setting
- You can complete the work at your own pace
- You can complete the work during the hours most suited for you
- You have an instructor to mentor you through the online course
How Are These Courses Delivered?
The courses are teacher-directed and delivered via the Internet through a Learning Management System product called “Educator” by UCompass.com. The courses are hosted in a secure environment, and users are provided technical support. Students enroll in the appropriate online course and are provided a secure user identification and password. An on-line instructor will evaluate your work and provide guidance as you progress through the course.
How To Enroll
- Call Student Services at (863) 499-2835 to discuss the Online class option or send an email to Peter Borowski, On-line GED Instructor.
- You will need to take the TABE Test ($15.00 fee) or present recent (within the last year)TABE Test scores.
- Complete applications and required paperwork
- Pay tuition fee based
on residency
- $45.00
per half-year (July 1 - December 31 or
January 1 - June 30)
for in-state residency. - $180.00 per half-year for out-of-state residency.
Click here to view the Official Florida GED Test Website.
For Additional GED/ABE Programs in Polk County, please visit the following websites.
TABE Test Required
- Online GED prep course require level 9 TABE scores.
- Online GED student must be 18 years or older.
- Click here for the current TABE Test Schedule.
- $45.00
per half-year (July 1 - December 31 or
January 1 - June 30)