Free GED, Math, Reading & Writing

These courses are designed to assist adults 17 years and older with math, reading, and writing skills in preparation for taking and passing the GED exam. Instruction focuses on improving basic skills, reading of science & social studies materials, as well as analytical and general study concepts.

GED Reading and Math Basics for Adults
GED Connection
GED Online
GED Test Preparation
GED Test Preparation - Online
Math Lab

Monday-Saturday classes available

What You Need to Know
About the GED Exam

The New York State GED exam is offered at least once a month at the Workforce Literacy Center (WLC), located at 160 Edward Street at Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.

The test is given on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (2 parts- Language Arts, Reading & Writing), and the following Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (3 parts - Math, Science & Social Studies.) On Saturday, all parts will be completed in one day.

All candidates must have 2 forms of I.D. (photo ID & Social Security card.)

Candidates under the age of 19 must qualify for one of the following Attachments, which are available at the Adult Learning Center office, before they can sit for the GED exam.

Attachment B - Verifying that one complete year has passed since the candidate left school - OR -the candidate was a member of a class that has already graduated.
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Attachment C - Verifying the candidate is a student enrolled in an approved alternative education program.
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Attachment D - Verifying the candidate's acceptance into armed forces, job corps or college.

For more information
Call 888-7088 ext 114.

Candidates may pick up or drop off applications at the Adult Learning Center, located at 389 Virginia Street (corner of S. Elmwood) from Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

 
GED EXAM POLICY

New Testing Policy beginning July 1, 2010

Only those test applicants who are students of the Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division are eligible to sit for the GED at 160 Edward Street. A minimum TABE score and 12 hours of attendance is required. New regulations have also been established by NYSED requiring minimum scores on the official Practice Test for all GED test applicants. New “Fast Track” GED training programs have been created for those individuals meeting the entrance requirements at Orientation. Fast Track is a 1 night, 6 week commitment for high level students to prepare for the GED exam. Details are available at Orientation.

Call for an Orientation appointment at 888-7088 ext.100.