DCSD Adult Education Program

The Adult Education Program provides a valuable purpose of inspiring adults to be lifelong learners, empowering adults to achieve their educational goals, and celebrating their accomplishments as they excel personally and professionally.

GED
The GED test is a series of four subject tests a person can take to demonstrate their high school academic knowledge. Earning a GED diploma from your state is the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma, so some students choose to take this certification exam if they were not able to complete a traditional high school program.

ESL
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program assists in mastering the English language and paves the way for our international students to make the most of their educational opportunities. This program is tailored to meet the needs of ESL speakers of varying levels.

Classes are offered during the hours from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is also an online distance learning option for students who test at an advanced level. Students are required to participate in a minimum of six instructional contact hours per week.

Classes are held at four locations within DeKalb County:

Earn your high school equivalency diploma for FREE. The HOPE High School Equivalency Examination Grant is now available to qualified individuals in Georgia, covering the cost of their GED test.

To apply, please visit www.HSEtest4Free.com!