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Directory of Adult Education Programs
You can find free classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages, basic reading and writing, GED test preparation, and career and technical education offered in locations throughout the City. These classes are open to everyone, and you do not need to show proof of citizenship.
Use the Find a Program
search tool on our homepage to locate programs in your neighborhood. You can define your search by type of service offered (ESOL, adult literacy, GED, or job training), borough, or ZIP code. Please remember that program offices are listed by borough, but they may have other classrooms throughout the City.
You can also call 311 to find programs sponsored by the Department of Education in locations most convenient for you.
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Earning Your GED
The GED is for adults who did not finish high school. The GED, or General Educational Development, is group of five subject tests: writing, social studies, sciences, reading and mathematics. Adults who pass these tests will earn a GED credential that certifies their achievement of high school-level academic knowledge and skills.
If you did not complete high school, earning your GED should be at the top of your list of things to do. Earning a GED can be your ticket to getting into college, qualifying for job training programs, or finding a better paying job. You can find information on the NYS GED Testing Office Web site about preparing for and taking the GED tests, testing center locations, and other helpful resources.
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You can also contact a GED preparation program in your neighborhood:
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
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CUNY Podcasts
The City University of New York (CUNY) offers podcasts to download on its Web site. CUNY Lectures Series podcasts are available on a number of subjects including science, politics, current events, and more. "Citizenship Now! with Allan Wernick" podcasts discuss issues important to immigrants and New Yorkers.
Download Lecture Series podcasts
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Transition to College Internship
Alumni from GED and ESOL programs participating in the Mayor's Office Transition to College Internship can earn 3 college credits from Kingsborough Community College. Interns receive training in peer leadership, mentoring, public speaking and community outreach to strengthen outcomes for adult learners and support peers to transition into college.
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