Do you need to earn your GED? Maybe you already have a diploma and just need to
improve your reading, writing and math skills so you can:

  • get a better job.
  • enroll in college.
  • help children or grandchildren with schoolwork.

    If so, SCC can help! We have free classes throughout the county just for you. Enrolling is easy. Just select a class that is convenient for you and go to that site. The instructor will register you when you arrive. See you in class soon!
GED Preparation Classes (GED)
The GED program is designed for persons 18 or older who have not graduated from high school and function at or above the 9th grade reading level.  Students receive individualized instruction to prepare for the five areas of the GED exam. Persons who pass the GED test will receive a high school equivalency diploma.Sixteen and seventeen-year-olds may enroll in the Basic Skills Program with special permission. For further information contact Karen Gore at (910) 642-7141, ext. 420 or email her at kgore@sccnc.edu.
Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)
Do you know someone who cannot read or who needs to brush up on basic skills? SCC has the perfect solution. The Adult Basic Education program is designed for persons 18 or older who function below the 9th grade  level. Students receive individualized instruction in basic math, language, and reading.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The ESL program is designed for adult students whose native language is not English. Instruction focuses on English skills which will enable students to interact effectively in the community and at the workplace.
Family Literacy
Four Components
Includes GED preparation, Adult Basic Education, Early Childhood Education (instruction for preschool-aged children, elementary-aged children, infants, and toddlers), and Parent and Child Together Time (PACT). PACT strengthens the learning relationship between parent and child and helps the parent become more empowered in his/her role as the child(ren)’s primary teacher. Parent Time provides parents with information about the early childhood educational development of their child(ren) and an opportunity to discuss their child(ren)’s development as well as other concerns.

Fall Basic Skills (Literacy) Classes
Adult Basic Education (ABE), and high school equivalency diploma (GED) classes are available at several different locations in Columbus County!  These classes are FREE. Textbooks are available for your use in the class(es).
 
Start any time!  To register, just come to class!
 
ESL Classes


SCC’s Comprehensive Family Literacy Program
This program will help parents better appreciate the vital responsibility they have in preparing
their child(ren) for success in school and later in life. The program includes weekly parenting and life skills, as well as GED classes, home visits by parent educators, monthly discussion groups, parent and child interaction time.
To find out how you can become a member of SCC’s Comprehensive Family Literacy
Program, call Jackie Williams at 642-7141, ext. 367 or ext. 401.
 

(This project is a partnership between Southeastern Community College and Columbus County Schools, Whiteville City Schools and Four County Head Start.)

GED Testing
 

North Carolina residents wishing to take the GED high school equivalency exam may qualify by doing the following:

  • Enroll in one of SCC’s free GED preparation classes.
  • Score at a high school level on the reading and math assessments.
  • Earn a passing score on the GED practice test.
  • If retesting, a minimum of 40 hours in classroom instruction is required.
The testing fee is $7.50 for new examinees and $2.50 for students retesting in writing.