• Adult GED classes are designed to help students strengthen their understanding and attainment of the skills and concepts present on The Tests of General Education Development (GED®). Classes begin in September. An assessment is required before enrolling into classes. To register, visit https://peninsulaed.com/. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Auby at 757-727-1328 or by email at lauby@hampton.k12.va.us. 
• The Official GED® Test and the GED® Ready (practice test) both consist of four computer-delivered tests that include Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning through Language Arts. The Hampton Adult Education Center is a Pearson Vue authorized testing center. For more information, visit https://ged.com/ or call 757-727-2150. 
  
• Literacy classes are offered. To register, visit https://peninsulaed.com/. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Dunster at 757-727-1386 or by email at adunster@hampton.k12.va.us 
• The Credit Class Program is an online high school credit recovery program for adults who need no more than two (2) credits to complete the requirements for a High School Diploma. An official high school transcript is required. For more information, please contact Marcia Austin at 757-727-2141 or by email at maustin1@hammpton.k12.va.us
• The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is a self-paced, web-based program for adults 18 years or older. NEDP offers flexibility to earn a diploma even if you are employed full-time, enrolled in job training, or have other commitments. To learn more about the NEDP, visit https://www.casas.org/nedp. For more information and related fees, please contact Laura Auby at 757-727-1328 or by email at lauby@hampton.k12.va.us 
  • Tuition payments can be made here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/HamptonCityVA/
  
  To view other Adult Education Programs, go to: http://www.peninsulaed.com/

Adult Basic Education (ABE) & GED® Classes

 

Adult and Alternative Learning Center
1646 Briarfield Road Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-1328 or 757-727-2150

 

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) classes are offered in-person, virtually, and online. 

 

In-person 

Class sessions: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30AM - 12:30PM (day session) OR 6:00PM - 9:00PM (evening session)

Location: Adult and Alternative Learning Center 

Participants: Teachers and classmates 

Technology Required: Optional, but helpful 

 

Virtual 

Location: Zoom Meeting 

Participants: Teachers and classmates 

Technology Required: Yes, any device larger than a smartphone and internet connection

 

Online

Location: Web-based program 

Participants: Self-paced, independent 

Technology Required: Yes, can run on most devices (including smartphones) with an internet connection

 

Cost

There is a fee for the 2024-25 program. Please contact our office for more information.

 

Registration

To start the enrollment process for any of our programs, please visit www.peninsulaed.com and click the blue Register button at the top of the page.

 

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Hampton Alternative Learning Center
1646 Briarfield Road, Hampton VA 23669
757-727-1386

 

Literacy classes are available for students whose first language is not English.

 

Location: 1646 Briarfield Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669

Class Times: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30AM to 12:30PM OR Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00PM to 9:00PM

Cost: $65 course fee

 

Registration and a placement test are required before starting class. This will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Please do not bring children to registration and testing.

 

For more information, please call 757-727-1386 or email adunster@hampton.k12.va.us.

 

 

For more information on adult programs and trade classes, please watch the brief PSA Peninsula Regional Education Program PSA and visit our website at www.peninsulaed.com