What is the CE Adult Education and Literacy Program?
The CE Adult Education and Literacy Program offers courses designed for native and non-native speakers who want to improve their language skills and/or gain the core skills they need to obtain a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency ("TxCHSE"). The program also provides pathways for adults interested in workforce education and training certificates in Allied Health, Business and Trade Careers. Courses are offered at several locations at the Lone Star College System and are grant-funded, so eligible students take courses at NO COST!
To get started, click on the available program options and schedule an appointment to complete eligibility requirements. Required orientations are offered weekly on a first come, first served basis. New Orientation dates are added on the 15th and last day of each month.
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) clases de inglés
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Struggling with everyday English? Improve your language proficiency to find a job, keep a job or get a better job.
¿Tienes dificultad con el inglés? Mejore su dominio del idioma para encontrar un trabajo, mantener un trabajo o conseguir un trabajo mejor.
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Program Eligibility
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Classes
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Class Options
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Locations
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Cost
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Government-issued ID
19 years or older
Orientation
Pre-test
Post-test
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ABE ESOL Basic Literacy
ABE ESOL Beginning
ABE ESOL Intermediate
ABE ESOL AdvancedABE ESOL For the Workplace
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Face-to-face
Virtual, Synchronous
8-12 weeks
Twice per week in the mornings, evenings or Saturdays.
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Locations vary within Harris,
Montgomery and Walker county service areas.
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Classes are grant-funded. No cost to eligible students. Attendance is required.
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Elegibilidad del programa
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Clases
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Opciones de clase
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Ubicaciones
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Costo
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Identificacion del gobierno
19 años o más
Orientación
Prueba previa
Post-prueba
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ABE ESOL Basic Literacy
ABE ESOL Beginning
ABE ESOL Intermediate
ABE ESOL Advanced
ABE ESOL For the Workplace
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En persona
Virtual, sincrónico
8-12 semanas
Dos veces por semana por las mañanas, tardes o sábados
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Las ubicaciones varían.
Las áreas de servicio incluyen Harris,
Condado de Montgomery y Walker.
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Las clases están financiadas por subvenciones. Sin costo para los estudiantes elegibles. Se requiere asistencia.
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Get Started
Schedule an Orientation/Testing appointment with an Adult Education and Literacy Program Advisor. Orientations are first come, first served and provide students with an overview of the program's requirements. Please bring your government-issued Photo ID and Social Security Card (if applicable) to orientation. A social security card is not required. Children are not allowed to attend orientation, testing or class sessions.
Schedule In-Person Orientation
Empezar
Programe una cita de orientación / prueba con un asesor del programa de alfabetización y educación para adultos. Las orientaciones se dan por orden de llegada y brindan a los estudiantes una descripción general de los requisitos del programa. Traiga su identificación con foto emitida por el gobierno y su tarjeta de seguro social (si corresponde) a la orientación. No se requiere tarjeta de seguro social. Los niños no pueden asistir a sesiones de orientación, pruebas o clases.
Programar orientación en persona
Pre- and Post-Test Requirements
Best Plus 2.0 is an oral interview test to assess the English language proficiency of our English Language Learners. It is a listening and speaking test. Students with higher level English skills will also be tested using Best Plus Literacy, an assessment of reading and writing skills.
Students will pre-test prior to enrollment in a class and will post-test after 60 contact hours. Best Plus 2.0 Testing is administered one-on-one during Orientation appointments with trained AEL Advising and Testing staff.
Requisitos previos y posteriores a la prueba
Best Plus 2.0 es una prueba de entrevista oral para evaluar el dominio del idioma inglés de nuestros estudiantes. Es una prueba de comprensión auditiva y expresión oral. Los estudiantes con un nivel más alto de inglés también serán evaluados utilizando Best Plus Literacy, una evaluación de las habilidades de lectura y escritura.
Los estudiantes realizarán una prueba previa antes de inscribirse en una clase y realizarán una prueba posterior después de 60 horas de contacto. Las pruebas Best Plus 2.0 se administran individualmente durante las citas de orientación con personal capacitado en Asesoramiento y Pruebas de AEL.
- Civics and Citizenship
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Prepare for your upcoming naturalization interview or learn your rights and responsibilities as an effective citizen or community member in our citizenship workshop!
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Program Eligibility
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Classes
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Class Options
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Locations
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Cost
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Government-issued ID
19 years or older
Orientation
Pre-test
Post-test
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ABE Citizenship Workshop
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Face-to-face
Virtual, Synchronous
16-hour workshop
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Locations vary within the Harris,
Montgomery and Walker county service areas.
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Classes are grant-funded. No cost to eligible students. Attendance is required.
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Get Started
Schedule an Orientation/Testing appointment with an Adult Education and Literacy Program Advisor. Orientations are first come, first served and provide students with an overview of the program's requirements. Please bring your government-issued Photo ID and Social Security Card (if applicable) to orientation. A social security card is not required. Children are not allowed to attend orientation, testing or class sessions.
Schedule In-Person Orientation
Pre- and Post-Test Requirements
Best Plus 2.0 is an oral interview test to assess the English language proficiency of our English Language Learners. It is a listening and speaking test. Students with higher level English skills will also be tested using Best Plus Literacy, an assessment of reading and writing skills.
Students will pre-test prior to enrollment in a class and will post-test after 60 contact hours. Best Plus 2.0 Testing is administered one-on-one during Orientation appointments with trained AEL Advising and Testing staff.
- ESL for Professionals
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Do you have a degree or credential from your home country? Learn how to apply your foreign credentials and training into local career options in our ESOL for Professionals course!
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Program Eligibility
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Classes
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Class Options
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Locations
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Cost
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Government-issued ID
19 years or older
Orientation
Pre-test
Post-test
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ABE ESOL for Professionals
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Face-to-face
Virtual, Synchronous
16-hour workshop
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Locations vary within the Harris,
Montgomery and Walker county service areas.
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Classes are grant-funded. No cost to eligible students. Attendance is required.
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Get Started
Schedule an Orientation/Testing appointment with an Adult Education and Literacy Program Advisor. Orientations are first come, first served and provide students with an overview of the program's requirements. Please bring your government-issued Photo ID and Social Security Card (if applicable) to orientation. A social security card is not required. Children are not allowed to attend orientation, testing or class sessions.
Schedule In-Person Orientation
Pre- and Post-Test Requirements
Best Plus 2.0 is an oral interview test to assess the English language proficiency of our English Language Learners. It is a listening and speaking test. Students with higher level English skills will also be tested using Best Plus Literacy, an assessment of reading and writing skills.
Students will pre-test prior to enrollment in a class and will post-test after 60 contact hours. Best Plus 2.0 Testing is administered one-on-one during Orientation appointments with trained AEL Advising and Testing staff.
- High School Equivalency (GED® Test Preparation)
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Don't miss your chance to participate in our next GED Graduation in May! Improve your math and language arts skills to pass the Certificate of High School Equivalency exam and get a jumpstart to your career with Lone Star College!
TxCHSE more info
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Program Eligibility
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Classes
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Class Options
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Locations
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Cost
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Government-issued ID
19 years or older
Orientation
Pre-test
Post-test
*Minors accepted with age-related documentation. See below*
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ABE GED Math I
ABE GED Math II
ABE GED
Language Arts I
ABE GED
Language Arts II
ABE GED Math and Language Arts
ABE GED Language
Arts III
ABE GED Math III
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Face-to-face
Virtual, Synchronous
8-12 weeks
Twice per week in the mornings, evenings or Saturdays
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Locations vary within the Harris,
Montgomery and Walker county service areas.
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Classes are grant-funded. No cost to eligible students. Attendance is required.
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Get Started
Step 1: To get started, fill out this quick form to Request a TABE Test Referral Form (hyperlink: https://forms.gle/j3eoZf6chhKWTorW6) for pre-test eligibility. An Advisor will contact you within 1-2 business days with your required referral form for testing. All Lone Star College Testing Centers require an appointment. Once the TABE test is complete, schedule an Orientation appointment with an AEL Advisor. Test scores are required to schedule the Orientation appointment.
Step 2: Schedule Virtual Orientation/Registration
Once you have tested you will be able to schedule a virtual orientation/registration appointment. You will be required to upload TABE testing documentation to schedule.
Pre- and Post-Test Requirements
Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) will assess students interested in High School Equivalency and workforce programs. It is aligned to the national College and Career Readiness Standards for the three core subject areas: Reading, Mathematics, and Language. It is not a pass/fail assessment.
Students will pre-test prior to enrollment in a class and will post-test after 40 contact hours. In person TABE testing is available at most Lone Star College Testing Centers with a TABE Referral Form. Remote testing may be available at select locations. AEL Advising Staff will send TABE Referral forms directly to the Testing Center after Orientation and grant-related paperwork is complete and eligibility is determined. A TABE Referral Form is required to complete TABE pre- and post-testing.
Tips for Taking TABE
Age-Related Documentation for the High School Equivalency (HSE) Program
16-year old:
- Student can ONLY be served if the Adult Education and Literacy Program has received a valid court order with a docket/case number. No withdrawal or transcripts are needed.
- Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-Issued Parent/Legal Guardian and Student ID required.
- Parental Consent and Waiver Form for Minor Students
17-year old:
- Students can only be served if the Adult Education and Literacy Program has received the parental permission AND withdrawal from school paperwork OR court order with docket/case number.
- Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-Issued Parent/Legal Guardian and Student ID required.
- Parental Consent and Waiver Form for Minor Students
18-year old:
- Students can only be served if the Adult Education and Literacy Program has received parental permission AND withdrawal from school
- Valid Texas ID, Texas Driver's License or Government-Issued Parent/Legal Guardian and Student ID required. If student has self-consented, Parent/Legal Guardian ID is not required.
- Parental Consent and Waiver Form for Minor Students
- GED® Revisión en Español
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¡No pierda la oportunidad de participar en nuestra próxima graduación de GED en mayo! ¡Obtenga las conocimiento necesarias para aprobar el examen de Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria y comience su carrera profesional con Lone Star College! Los estudiantes preparados para el examen pueden programar cualquiera de las materias del examen GED en español.
TxCHSE more information
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Elegibilidad del programa
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Clases
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Opciones de clase & Ubicaciones
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Costo
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Identificacion del gobierno
19 años o más
Orientación
Prueba previa
Post-prueba
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ABE GED Revisión en Españo
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En persona
Virtual, sincrónico
8 semanas
Dos veces por semana por las mañanas o tardes
Las ubicaciones varían.
Las áreas de servicio incluyen Harris,
Condado de Montgomery y Walker.
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Las clases están financiadas por subvenciones. Sin costo para los estudiantes elegibles. Se requiere asistencia.
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Empezar
Programe una cita de orientación / prueba con un asesor del programa de alfabetización y educación para adultos. Las orientaciones se dan por orden de llegada y brindan a los estudiantes una descripción general de los requisitos del programa. Traiga su identificación con foto emitida por el gobierno y su tarjeta de seguro social (si corresponde) a la orientación. No se requiere tarjeta de seguro social. Los niños no pueden asistir a sesiones de orientación, pruebas o clases.
Programar orientación en persona
- Funding for Fast-Track Workforce Education and Training Certificates
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Work on GED® test preparation or improve your English language proficiency AND earn a non-credit, fast-track Workforce Education and Training Certificate with our career pathways grant! Students with diplomas are also welcome.
Funding is available for the following Continuing Education fast-track programs:
- Allied Health careers funded through AEL include Certified Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy. AEL contextualized Math and Reading for Allied Health course required.
- Business and Leadership Careers funded through AEL include Bilingual Interpreter and Accounting Assistant. Both English and English/Spanish programs are supported. AEL contextualized Math and Reading course required.
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Program Eligibility
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Classes
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Class Options
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Cost
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Government-issued ID
19 years or older
Orientation
Pre-test
Post-test
Social Security Card or Work Permit
*Men 18-25 must prove Selective Service registration
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Math and Reading for Allied Health
Math and Reading for Trades
Math and Reading for Business
Integrated EL Civics
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Virtual, Synchronous
Every Saturday 9AM-12PM
*ABE and Workforce Program concurrent enrollment required.
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Tuition and fees are funded for approved programs. Concurrent enrollment in Math and Reading course or Integrated EL CIVICS required.
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Get Started
Contact a Continuing Education Office for program-specific details including eligibility, start dates, times and all other important information. Tuition funding available on a first come, first served basis. The adult education and literacy eligibility appointment will be scheduled after program choice and prerequisites have been confirmed. Please allow 7-10 business days to complete the eligibility process. Children are not allowed to attend orientation, testing or class sessions.
Pre- and Post-Test Requirements
Testing may vary depending on program of interest and level of English language proficiency. Ask your Adult Education and Literacy Program Advisor for details.
Adult Education and Literacy Student Handbook
Download the CE Adult Education and Literacy Handbook
Other Program Information
Download the CE AEL Course Syllabus
Download the Equal Opportunity Posters
Student Feedback
AEL Staff want to make sure that we are providing excellent customer service to all current or prospective students. If you have any concerns or issues that have not been successfully addressed by the CE Adult Education and Literacy team, please contact the Program Director directly by email at gcadulted@lonestar.edu or by phone at (281) 260-3576. An online feedback form will be added soon!
Equal Opportunity
Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Lone Star College supports, and the Board is committed to, providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Lone Star College is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (Please request reasonable accommodations a minimum of two business days in advance.) Relay Texas Numbers: 1.800.735.2989 (TDD) 1.800.735.2988 (voice) or 711.
