Prospective Students

Programs & Study Options | HS Completion or GED

Bright Futures

High school juniors and seniors can earn a high school diploma and a certificate in one of the professional technical programs offered at the Seattle Vocational Institute. Eligible students attend tuition free.

Career Link Skills Academy/GED Academy

Out-of-school youth (16-20 years) who do not have a high school diploma can re-engage in an educational setting to learn job readiness skills, explore career options and prepare for the GED exam.

• South: southseattle.edu/services/cla/. Phone: (206) 764-7946
• SVI: sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_bs_ged.htm. Phone: (206) 587-4935

GED Preparation

General Educational Development (GED) preparation courses cover the subjects tested in the GED test including reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Classes stress test-taking skills and prepare the student to take the GED test.

• North: www.northseattle.edu/programs/prep/ged.htm
• South: southseattle.edu/programs/ged.htm
• Central: seattlecentral.edu/basic/prog.php#abe
• SVI: sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_bs_ged.htm

High School Completion

Adults over the age of 19 have the opportunity to complete their high school studies and receive a high school diploma through one of the Seattle Community Colleges.

• North: www.northseattle.edu/programs/prep/highschl.ht
• South: For information, call 206.764.5363.
• Central: For information, call 206.587.5450.

Adult Basic Education

Classes for individuals who would like to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills, but are not yet ready to study for the GED test.

• North: www.northseattle.edu/programs/prep/abe.htm
• South: southseattle.edu/programs/adultedu.htm
• Central: seattlecentral.edu/basic/prog.php#abe
• SVI: sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_bs_abe.htm