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.

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! 

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.  

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!

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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  

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, Phlebotomy and Electrocardiography Technician. AEL contextualized Math and Reading course required.  
• Business and Leadership Careers funded through AEL include Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeping.  Both English and Bilingual programs are supported. AEL contextualized Math and Reading course required.  
• Trade Careers funded through AEL include Welding, NCCER Pipefitting, NCCER HVAC and Construction Helper, Basic. AEL contextualized Math and Reading course required.  

Contact a local Continuing Education Office for program-specific details including eligibility, start dates, times and all other important information.  Tuition and fees are funded.  Financial assistance options are available for required textbook and supplies. 

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 a Virtual Orientation

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.

Prepare for college-level Math and study for the college entrance test (TSI) in our Adult Basic Education Pre-Algebra Course.

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.

Fall semester orientation dates will be released July 2022. Spring semester orientation dates will be released December 2022. 

Schedule an In-Person Orientation

Pre- and Post-Test Requirements
Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) will assess students interested in the college-level Math preparation class, ABE Pre-Algebra.  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