The Adult Education Program is a learning-centered basic skills program dedicated to student success in improving their reading, writing, mathematics, and English Language skills, enhancing the opportunities and economic prosperity of the diverse community we serve.
College of the Mainland offers Adult Basic Education Courses leading to GED preparation and English as a Second Language courses at two dozen locations throughout Mainland Galveston County, Galveston Island and Bay Area Houston/ NASA areas.
Fall I 2012 Classes
GED Preparation
Our Adult Basic education course are perfect for improving your reading, writing, and mathematics skills and preparing for the General Education Development Test. These 9-week courses are tuition free and have convenient schedules morning, afternoon, or in the evenings. Students who complete this course and obtain their GED participate in a graduation ceremony.
For information on taking the GED test at COM, click here
English as a Second Language
Our ESL classes are designed to help you improve your ability to read, write, listen, and speak the English language. There is no minimum skill level required. Course are 9-weeks and meet at many locations convenient to your home or work. The tuition is free, and no books are required. So what are you waiting for? Achieve your English language goals with College of the Mainland.
Eligibility
Classes are generally 9-weeks and enrollment is open to all Texas residents over the age of 18 years who are not currently enrolled in a public school. 17 year olds may attend with proof of school withdrawal. 16 year olds may be accepted under certain conditions. A valid government picture ID showing your date of birth is required at registration. Please contact us at 409-933-8294 for more information.
Registration
All ABE/GED and ESL classes require in-person registration and testing. This is done the published day of registration and is on a first come, first served basis. COM Adult Education does not accept new students after the week of registration.
Attendance Policy
College of the Mainland Adult education programs are offered at no cost to the community through a partnership with College of the Mainland, the Texas Education Agency, and the U.S. Department of Education. In order to ensure student success and the best use of limited resources, all students are expected to adhere to our rigorous attendance policies. Excessive absenteeism is grounds for being dropped from these classes and may prevent the student from registering for the next term.