frederick.edu/QuickEnroll • 301.624.2888 Winter/Spring 2023 35 ADULT EDUCATION | BASIC ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Basic English as a Second Language (ESL) The FCC basic ESL program provides instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. Courses are for students 18+ who have had little to no English training, and who are not enrolled in high school. FREDERICK.EDU/ESL DID YOU KNOW? The State of Maryland offers two diploma options for adults and out-of-school youth. Pass the GED® Exam Take and pass all four tests of the GED – Language Arts, Socials Studies, Science, and Math to receive your Maryland high school diploma. More information on the GED exams at ged.com Complete the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) Earn a high school diploma through NEDP, using your skills gained from life and work experience. More information on NEDP at casas.org/nedp Adult Basic Education & GED® Test Preparation Are you an adult or out-of-school youth (18+) and need your high school diploma or would like to improve your basic skills in reading, writing, or math? FREDERICK.EDU/ADULTED UPDATE WINTER/SPRING 2023 Adult Basic Education Classes The Adult Education Program offers small classes and a relaxed atmosphere to assist you in reaching your goals of improving your skills in reading, writing, and math. High School Diploma Preparation Classes The Adult Education Program offers classes to prepare students to pass the GED exams to earn a Maryland High School Diploma. To begin, attend one of the orientations and learn how classes are structured and how to register. Contact Adult Education for details about classes and registration orientation, or apply for more info at https:// form.jotform.com/fccmarketing/adult-ed-application. We Offer • Caring teachers who work hard to make your English language learning successful • A program of study that meets your needs • Skill evaluation and testing at the beginning and end of all classes • A program to explore careers and learn English for specific jobs (must meet eligibility criteria) All Basic ESL classes are free. Weekday classes are held two times per week for three hours and are offered mornings or evenings. ORIENTATIONS The first step to begin English classes is to attend an orientation session. Orientations take place Saturdays or weekdays in cycles before class start dates. In Winter/ Spring 2022-23, orientation cycles begin in December and March. Visit frederick.edu/esl to learn more and apply or apply directly at bit.ly/apply4fccadulted. Call the Adult Education office with any questions. Adult Education/Basic ESL orientations and classes will be offered in structured remote, in-person, and online formats for the next session with opportunities for in-person testing. Orientations will be by appointment. If you would like to make an orientation appointment, please complete the interest form at frederick.edu/AdultEdInterest [email protected] • 240.629.7962 | Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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