Adult Basic Education

Designed to strengthen basic reading, writing and math skills for adults, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program meets a variety of individual needs and responds to a diverse population of adult learners. Instruction is handled in small groups or by individual tutoring at no cost to participants.


Individualized and small-class instruction in preparation for the General Education Development (GED) Exam is offered throughout the year. Northwest College is a GED Testing Center. Individuals wanting to take the class or test can make arrangements with the Adult Basic Education Director.

English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program that teaches English language skills to adults whose first language is not English. The program seeks to develop an understanding of American culture and society to facilitate effective citizenship.