Struggling with everyday English? The Adult Education program at Lone Star College can help! Our program focuses on improving your skills in reading, writing, and speaking English to reach your goals of obtaining citizenship, a secondary school diploma, transition to postsecondary education or training, or employment.

¿Tienes dificultades con el inglés cotidiano? ¡El programa de educación para adultos de Lone Star College puede ayudarte! Nuestro programa se centra en mejorar tus habilidades de lectura, escritura y expresión oral en inglés para que alcances tus objetivos, ya sea obtener la ciudadanía, un diploma de secundaria, acceder a la educación superior o a formación profesional, o conseguir un empleo.

REGISTER for ORIENTATION

Our Spring 2026 classes for ESOL are full.  Our next appointments will be available after April 1, 2026. Please check back on our website at that time for an appointment.  ESOL Students must select an appointment for BRIDGE/ESOL, not GED.

INSCRÍBASE PARA LA SESIÓN DE ORIENTACIÓN
Nuestros cursos de inglés como segundo idioma (ESOL) para la primavera de 2026 están completos. Las próximas citas estarán disponibles después del 1 de abril de 2026. Consulte nuestra página web en esa fecha para programar una cita. Los estudiantes de ESOL deben seleccionar una cita para BRIDGE/ESOL, no para GED.
 

Do you have a degree or credential from your home country?  Let us help you apply your foreign credentials and training into local career options in our ESOL for Professionals course.  In addition, we will focus on improving your skills in reading, writing, and speaking English to reach your career goals on a path to obtaining citizenship, transition to postsecondary education and training, or employment.

¿Tiene un título o credencial de su país?  Permítanos ayudarle a aplicar sus credenciales extranjeras y su capacitación en opciones profesionales locales en nuestro curso ESOL para profesionales.  Además, nos concentraremos en mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y conversación en inglés para alcanzar sus objetivos profesionales en su camino hacia la obtención de la ciudadanía, la transición a la educación y capacitación postsecundaria o al empleo.

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.

Contact an AEL Advisor for more information.

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

GET STARTED

GED orientation sessions are posted.  If a session is not available, they are all full; please check back or call our offices. 

Click here to schedule your appointment for our IN-PERSON orientation/testing session at LSC-Greenspoint or LSC-Montgomery.

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 test on TABE prior to enrollment. AEL staff will provide instructions and to register for the TABE test. Please refer to the confirmation email after booking your appointment for Orientation instructions, the testing procedures may vary by location.  

Once a student has completed 40 contact hours in the program, AEL staff will assist student to register for a TABE post-test.

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 and parental permission. No withdrawal or transcripts are needed.
• Valid Texas ID required; Texas Driver's License or Government-Issued for Student and Parent/Legal Guardian.
• 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 signed withdrawal from school OR court order with docket/case number.
• Withdrawal paperwork must be signed by the Registrar. 
• Valid Texas ID required; Texas Driver's License or Government-Issued for Student and Parent/Legal Guardian.
• 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 signed withdrawal from school. 
• Withdrawal paperwork must be signed by the Registrar. 
• Valid Texas ID required; Texas Driver's License or Government-Issued for Student and Parent/Legal Guardian.  If student has self-consented, Parent/Legal Guardian ID is not required, however student must complete and sign an attestation form, provided by our office.
• Parental Consent and Waiver Form for Minor Students

¡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 

Comience ahora

rograme una cita para la sesión informativa y las pruebas de nuestro programa. Las sesiones informativas se realizan por orden de llegada y brindan a los estudiantes una descripción general de los requisitos del programa. Por favor, traiga su identificación oficial con fotografía y su tarjeta del Seguro Social (si corresponde) a la sesión informativa. No es obligatorio presentar la tarjeta del Seguro Social. No se permite la asistencia de niños a las sesiones informativas, las pruebas ni las clases.

Para inscribirse en las clases de GED en español, haga clic aquí; debe seleccionar la cita para la sesión informativa de GED en español.
 
Haga clic aquí para consultar las fechas disponibles en español.

Note: Due to recent changes to Texas AEL rules and regulations, funding for Workforce Programs is currently  not available. Thank you for your understanding. Please continue to monitor this webpage for future announcements as to the status of funding.

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 programs in business, health care, and trade careers.  

IET Business Programs*

• Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper Certificate
• Payroll Assistant Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
• Spanish/English Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper Certificate
• AutoCAD Draftsman Certificate

*Concurrent enrollment in ABE Math and Reading for Business Careers or IET EL CIVICS course is required.

IET Health Care Programs*

• Clinical Medical Assistant Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
• Dental Assistant Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
• Electrocardiography Monitor Technician Certificate
• Electrocardiography Technician Occupational Skills Award (OSA) 
• Medical Coder Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
• Sterile Processing Technician Non-Practicum Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
• Sterile Processing Technician Practicum Certificate

*Concurrent enrollment in ABE Math and Reading for Allied Health Careers or IET EL CIVICS course is required.  

IET Trade Programs*

• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate
• Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding Certificate
• SolidWorks Designer Certificate
• Basic Peace Officer Certificate
• Truck Driver, CDL (OSA)

* AEL will fund ONE skill in the AWS Welding program. 
* Concurrent enrollment in ABE Math and Reading for Trade Careers or IET EL CIVICS course is required. 

Get Started
Step 1: Select a program.
Step 2: Contact a Continuing Education Office for program-specific details including workforce training and education program eligibility, start dates, times and all other important information or attend an upcoming information session.
Step 3: Complete the Eligibility Testing Request Form. Normal processing is 2-3 business days.
 

Eligibility
Eligibility is required one business day prior to funding. Tuition funding is available on a first come, first served basis. A Continuing Education Advisor will refer eligible students to the Adult Education department after both program selection and prerequisites have been confirmed by the Continuing Education Office.   

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.