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Adult Basic Education/GED® Test Preparation

Adult Basic Education is sponsored by Johnson County Community College and the Johnson County Library. Instruction is offered in locations throughout the county.

JCCC’s GED® Test Preparation courses are small, and you will receive individualized attention. Learn at your own pace; you will not be measured against others.

Our FREE instruction includes:

  • Basic skills instruction in reading, writing, and math.
  • General Educational Development (GED®) high school equivalency test preparation.
  • A study plan made to meet your individual learning needs.
  • Outreach classes located in community centers close to where you live and work.
  • Small classes with friendly people who are also seeking basic skills to improve their lives.
  • A transition coach to assist you with future plans.
  • Volunteer tutors to give one-on-one attention.
  • Instruction in work readiness and computer literacy skills.

The Adult Basic Education/GED® Test Preparation program at JCCC is designed for adults 16 and older who are no longer in school. If you are 16 or 17, you must provide a high school attendance disclaimer form from the public high school in the school district where you currently live. Contact your high school or your school district administrative offices to obtain the disclaimer.

To get started at JCCC, register by phone or in person at whichever of the following five locations you’d like to attend classes:

  • Gardner Library – 137 E. Shawnee, Gardner, KS 66030
  • JCCC Olathe Center – 21201 W. 152nd St., Olathe, KS 66061
  • JCCC West Park – 9780 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212
  • JCCC Main Campus (Regnier Center) – 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210
  • Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, KS 66205

You may not change your location after a session has started.

JCAE College Guarantee Scholarship

All GED graduates who study with JCAE are guaranteed a $600 scholarship when they enroll at JCCC within 12 months of completing their GED®.

Luca W., GED® graduate and EMT student at JCCC

“The time spent in the JCAE classroom has given me a chance to become confident and someone who wants to learn and strive for success in the medical field. Now I know I can complete my prerequisites for medical school.”

Items Needed at Registration

  • If you are 16 or 17, you must provide a High School Attendance Disclaimer form.
  • A $50 non-refundable registration/materials fee is required and can be paid by credit/debit card (preferred). NO CASH ACCEPTED.

What’s required for Adult Basic Education/GED® registration?

  • A smartphone with camera
  • A reliable internet connection
  • Childcare and/or work schedule flexibility to allow time to attend classes
  • Reliable transportation to and from in-person classes once a week
  • $50 materials fee
  • Agreement to follow JCCC student policies

Registration Dates and Times

  • Registration is first come, first served.
  • Once classes are full, registration closes.

Olathe, Roeland Park, West Park (in-person registration only):

  • July 29 - 30 (M, T): 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Phone Registration: 913-469-2323

  • July 29 - August 1 (M, T, W, TH): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Those who wish to attend the Gardner Library or JCCC campus locations may register by phone.

Testing:

  • January 8-11 (M, T, W, R) and March 19-21 (T, W, R): 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Orientation:

  • January 16 (T) and March 18 (M): 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Students will attend classes a minimum of eight hours a week. Students commit to the six-hour schedule listed, plus an additional two hours of study each week to include individual tutoring and/or computer-based study. Math and reading groups will also be available.

Class Locations and Start Times

Gardner Library
137 E. Shawnee, Gardner, KS 66030
Call  913-469-7621 to register.

Days Start Date Class times
M,W

January 17

 4-7 p.m.
M,W

March 25

 4-7 p.m.

JCCC Olathe Center (located in the Olathe Health Education Center)
21201 W. 152nd St., Olathe, KS 66061
913-469-7620
Materials fee must be paid at registration; registration fees are non-refundable.

Days Start Date Class times
M,W

January 17

 9 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m.
T,R

January 18

 9 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m.
M,W

March 25

 9 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m.
T,R

March 26

 9 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m.

West Park Adult Education Center
9780 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212
913-469-7687
Materials fee must be paid at registration; registration fees are non-refundable.

Days Start Date Class times
M,W

January 17

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.
T,R

January 18

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.
M,W

March 25

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.
T,R

March 26

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.

Roeland Park Community Center
4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Park, KS 66205
913-469-7621
Materials fee must be paid at registration; registration fees are non-refundable.

Days Start Date Class times
M,W

January 17

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.
T,R

January 18

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.
M,W

March 25

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.
T,R

March 26

 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m.

Johnson County Community College campus
12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210
913-469-7621
Materials fee must be paid at registration; registration fees are non-refundable.

Days Start Date Class times
M,W

January 17

 12:30-3:30 p.m.
T,R

January 18

 12:30-3:30 p.m.
M,W

March 25

 12:30-3:30 p.m.
T,R

March 26

 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Official tests are administered at a Pearson VUE testing center. Upon successful completion you will be awarded the Kansas high school diploma.

Pearson Vue does have a cost for taking each GED Official Test - $39 per test, with a total of $156 in testing fees for all four tests.

Upon successful completion of the GED® test, you will be eligible for the GED® graduation ceremony. Please call 913-469-7621 or visit jccc.edu/gedgraduation for more information.
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