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Adult Learning Center Offers ESOL & TASC

CumberlandIf you’re an adult who wants to learn English, improve your English-language skills or earn a high-school equivalency diploma, the Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center at Clover Drive offers day and evening classes designed to meet your needs.

A range of English-language classes are offered, from beginning literacy to advanced ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages). In preparation for the TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) examination (formerly known as the GED exam), classes are available to improve math, reading, science, social studies and writing skills.

Once enrolled, students may also take elective classes, such as Conversational English, Crossroads Café and Citizenship, to name a few, at no additional charge.

Registration for classes must be made in person at the Adult Learning Center, 105 Clover Dr. Allow two hours to complete the registration process on Wednesday, Dec. 2, or Thursday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon or 6 to 9 p.m., or on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. Preference will be given to Great Neck residents and previous Adult Learning Center students.

The annual, nonrefundable processing fee for Adult Learning Center classes is $35 for those who live or work in Great Neck (proof of residency or employment is required) and $75 for nonresidents. Payment, at time of registration, can be made in cash or by credit card, check or money order payable to Great Neck Public Schools.

For more information, refer to the Communication Education catalog, phone the Adult Learning Center at 516-441-4950 or visit the Adult Learning Center at www.alc.greatneck.k12.ny.us.