Adult Education
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“Lancaster County Adult Education strives to impact our community through personal and professional development. With certified teaching instruction and the desire to help others succeed, our staff can work with you to create your own personalized success story”
GED
Adult education services provide academic skills instruction, GED preparation, High School Diploma and reading instruction for eligible adults. Adult education assists adults in improving educational attainment levels and successfully entering employment and continuing education. The instruction may also include life skills, employability skills and computer literacy as well as Career and Technology Training.
Diploma
Lancaster County Adult Education programs provide instruction aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) to assist unemployed (and under-employed) individuals, as well as individuals seeking to transition to postsecondary education and ultimately employment with family sustainable wages to improve academic and workplace skills in pursuit of a GED®.
Skills Upgrade
Lancaster County Adult Education programs provide instruction aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) to assist unemployed (and under-employed) individuals, as well as individuals seeking to transition to postsecondary education and ultimately employment with family sustainable wages to improve academic and workplace skills in pursuit of a GED®.
Career & Technical Education
Career education consists of job specific training in the areas of Welding and CNA. These services are offered during evening hours at the Lancaster County Career Center.
Transitions to Post Secondary Education
LCAE is committed to moving more GED® graduates on to postsecondary education. The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 20 million graduates since 1942. The GED test is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers.
Student Resources
If you didn't finish high school, there are classes at Lancaster Adult Education to prepare you to take the GED® test.
If you are a high school graduate and need to improve your reading, math, or communication skills, you can obtain services through Lancaster Adult Education.
For more information concerning the GED® test, go to www.ged.com.
GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE). They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or GED Testing Service. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education.
Forms
** Need a copy of your High School Diploma/GED click the link below and complete the information required**
Registration Requirements & Schedule
Call (803)-285-7660 to sign up today!
ESL - Beginning August 2025
Need Help Learning English?
Each county in Lancaster has a center and classrooms for adult education conveniently located. Instruction is provided to adults who want to become more fluent in English, pass U.S. citizenship tests and work on job-seeking skills.
English speaking, reading and writing are very important. Better English skills positively affect daily life, work opportunities and learning. Many students come to English classes with no previous English language learning. Adult educators are very experienced and enjoy working with adult students of all nationalities and backgrounds.
The adult education centers throughout the Commonwealth provide comfortable learning methods and environments. The students get the skills and tools necessary to help them adapt successfully to life in Lancaster.
Please contact your local center to learn about the programs offered. Childcare provided. Homework help and tutoring available during class instruction.
Necesitas ayuda aprendiendo inglés?
Cada condado en Lancaster tiene un centro de aulas convenientemente localizadas para la educación de muchos adultos. Lecciones son dadas a adultos que quieren obtener un inglés más fluido, pasar exámenes de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos y adaptar habilidades para futuros trabajos.
Hablar, leer y escribir en inglés es muy importante. Al mejorar sus habilidades de inglés afectas positivamente tu vida cotidiana, oportunidades de trabajo y aprendizaje. Muchos estudiantes vienen a clases de inglés sin experiencia previa sobre el lenguaje. Los profesores son muy experimentados y disfrutan trabajar con estudiantes adultos de todas las nacionalidades y edades.
Los centros de educación para adultos a través de la comunidad proveen métodos y ambientes de aprendizaje cómodos. Los estudiantes obtienen las herramientas y habilidades necesarias para ayudarles a adaptarse con éxito a la vida en Lancaster.
Por favor contacta tu centro local más cercano para aprender sobre los programas que ofrecemos. Cliquea en el link debajo para encontrar el número del centro más cercano a ti. Guardería, ayuda con la tarea y tutoría disponible durante la instrucción de la clase.