ABE/GED/ESL Department

Northeast Community College provides learner services in conjunction with the Nebraska State Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Education, and with private organizations, agencies, and businesses. Classes are offered in several primary locations across our service area and individual tutoring sessions in other locations as learner needs arise.

The Adult Education Department offers two primary kinds of services, including preparation for a high school diploma and English Language instruction. The program is free to persons 16 years of age or older and who are not enrolled in a secondary school. Other areas of focus include instruction in basic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, job preparation, and consumer education. Students are requested to attend an orientation session to register and take diagnostic tests to determine what skills are needed and develop a learning plan.

Preparation for the Nebraska High School Diploma:

Adult and out-of-school youth who want to prepare for the General Educational Development GED® tests to qualify for the Nebraska High School Diploma attend weekly classes or tutoring sessions in various regional locations and/or daily class sessions on campus.

Learners spend individualized sessions studying for the GED® tests in literacy, science, mathematics, and social studies. When prepared, learners may test at our primary test center located in Norfolk. Call (402) 844-7254 or (402) 844-7253 for testing information. Testing is scheduled through www.ged.com. The student is able to test at any GED® approved testing center.

Preparation of the Law Enforcement Academy and State Fire Marshal Entrance Test:

Adults may brush up on basic skills to prepare for the entrance test. The entrance test is administered at the Adult Education Office on campus and must be scheduled in advance. A $10.00 fee is required for administering these tests. Testing is scheduled through www.ged.com. Students are able to test at any GED® approved testing center.