GED and/or Basic Skills Education
Earning an Arkansas High School diploma by successfully passing the GED Test can be the first step in reaching both career and educational goals. Watch a video about one of UACCB's GED graduates HERE!
Eligibility for Enrollment
- Age 16 or 17 year old students must have the necessary documentation from their local high school to enroll. Contact our office for more information.
- 18 years and older may enroll if not currently enrolled in high school.
- Resident of Arkansas.
- Enrollment Process
Students should call or email the Adult Education office to schedule an intake or orientation session.
Student will be given the Test of Adult Education (TABE) to determine their skill levels in reading and math. This is not a pass/fail test. Results are simply used for placement and instructional purposes.
An individual plan will be made for the student to complete their goals.
Please call 870-612-2164 for enrollment at the UACCB campus or 870-257-3739 for enrollment at the Sharp Couty Adult Education Center.
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
ESL - Clase de Ingles
Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) Las clases se ofrecen de forma gratuita a quienes no hablan inglés que quieren aprender a leer, escribir y hablar Inglés. Estas clases sin crédito enseñan las habilidades básicas para la comunicación efectiva en el lugar de trabajo, con personal de la escuela y con la comunidad en general. Las clases de ESL también preparan a los estudiantes que quieran hacer la transición a clases para obtener un diploma de escuela secundaria (preparatoria). Las personas en los Estados Unidos con visas de estudiante no son elegibles para estas clases de ESL. Los estudiantes deben tener al menos 18 años de edad para inscribirse.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes are offered free of charge to non-English speakers that want to learn to communicate in English. These non-credit classes teach basic skills for effective communication in the workplace, with school personnel, and with the community in general. The ESL classes also prepare students that may want to transition into classes for earning a high school diploma. Individuals in the United States on student visas are not eligible for these ESL classes. Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll.
Important Info
Independence County Community Resources
Sharp County Community Resources
UACCB's Adult Education Division offers a wide variety of courses including GED classes and testing and ESL classes, as well as basic skills refresher courses for those who already have their high school diploma.
For more information about GED Classes and Testing, contact the Adult Education Department at (870) 612-2164 (Batesville); (870) 257-3739 (Highland); toll free (800) 508-7878 or email adulted@uaccb.edu.
For more information about ESL classes, contact the Adult Education Department at (870) 612-2115, email adulted@uaccb.edu or visit the campus at 2005 White Drive, Batesville.
Para obtener más información sobre las clases de inglés como segundo idioma, comuníquese con el Departamento de Educación de Adultos en (870) 612-2115 (ingles), email adulted@uaccb.edu o visitar el campus en 2005 White Drive, Batesville.
Contact Info
Adult Education
870-612-2085
Elizabeth Taylor
ESL Instructor
Annex 401C
870-612-2072
elizabeth.taylor@uaccb.edu