The North Idaho College ABE/GED program provides instruction in all five counties of North Idaho. These include:

For orientation and testing in
Coeur d'Alene, please call to make an appointment.
Phone: (208) 676-8005
Location: 501 Lakeside Avenue (corner of 5th and Lakeside)

ABE/GED Program

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a program designed for individuals 16 years of age and older who have withdrawn from public school. We also serve adults who have graduated, but still have a desire to upgrade their basic skills. Tuition is free, and most learning materials are provided!

The ABE/GED program emphasizes individual help and allows students to progress at their own pace. The program offers lab and small group instruction to achieve goals set for each individual student. Students under the age of 18 must have a withdrawal from their high school.

Basic Skills Offered

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are open to any adult 16 years and older who is not enrolled in school. Multi-level classes are available with no cost to participants. All refugees and immigrants are welcome and immigration status does not matter. For more information, please call 676-8005.

GED Preparation

Adult Basic Education is also available for students 16 years of age and older who do not have a high school diploma and wish to earn a GED. GED instruction is available in a lab or small group setting.

GED Testing

The GED battery of tests consists of five separate subject exams: Language & Arts/Reading, Social Studies, Writing, Science and Math. Each test costs $15.