The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) oversees adult basic education (ABE) classes throughout the state. These classes provide adult learners with skills that apply to everyday life. ABE classes include:
- Basic education in reading, math, and writing
- Computer literacy
- Life skills development
- English language oral proficiency for English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes
- Prepare for the GED® exam
Classes take place in locations that are accessible to adult learners, including libraries, public housing facilities, community service centers, schools, businesses, community colleges and the Internet.
ABE Programs
The following programs are endorsed by DDOE and funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
| Location | Program | Address | Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, virtual programs | ABE-At-A-Distance/Delaware Center for Distance Adult Learning (DCDAL) | 138 Greentree Dr Dover, DE 19904 |
302-883-0420 | 302-883-0421 | cathy.kipp@dcdal.org |
| New Castle County | Appoquinimink Adult Education | 120 Silver Lake Road Middletown, DE 19709 |
302-378-5037 | 302-378-0362 | dona.troyer@appo.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | Christina Adult Education | 925 Bear Corbitt Road Bear, DE 19701 |
302-454-2400 (ext. 43161) | 302-454-2272 | nakia.fambro@christina.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | DE Technical & Community College, Adult Basic Education Program – Wilmington Campus | 333 Shipley Street Wilmington, DE 19801 |
302-571-5300 | 302-830-5213 | rachel.anderson@dtcc.edu |
| New Castle County | Latin American Community Center | 403 Van Buren Street Wilmington, DE 19804 |
302-655-7338 | 302-658-6027 | dpizarro@thelatincenter.org |
| New Castle County | New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education | 1703 School Lane Wilmington, DE 19808 |
302-683-3642 | 302-995-6235 | michael.kittel@nccvt.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | Red Clay Consolidated | 50 Hillside Road Wilmington, DE 19807 |
302-651-2709 | 302-658-7137 | kellie.tetrick@redclay.k12.de.us |
| New Castle County | West End Neighborhood House | 710 North Lincoln Street Wilmington, DE 19805 |
302-658-4171 | 302-888-5314 | mharvey@westendnh.org |
| Kent County | DE Technical & Community College, Adult Basic Education Program – Terry Campus | 100 Campus Drive Dover, DE 19904 |
302-857-1531 | 302-857-1259 | clarence.patterson@dtcc.edu |
| Kent County | Polytech Adult Education | 823 Walnut Shade Rd P.O. Box 102 Woodside, DE 19980 |
302-697-4545 | 302-697-4544 | betsy.jones@polytech.k12.de.us |
| Sussex County | DE Technical & Community College, Adult Basic Education Program – Owens Campus | 21179 College Drive Georgetown, DE 19947 |
302-259-6344 | 302-259-6364 | jillian.whitney@dtcc.edu |
| Sussex County | Sussex Technical James H. Groves High School | 17099 County Seat Highway PO Box 351 Georgetown, DE 19947 |
302-856-9035 | 302-856-7875 | kelly.whaley@sussexvt.k12.de.us |
GED Testing
Delaware students can earn a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma by passing the computer-based GED® exam. GED testing costs $30 per test ($120 total) and must be done at one of the official Delaware GED testing centers listed below. Online GED testing is not available.
The GED exam includes four individual tests in math, science, social studies, and literacy. Free GED preparation classes are available through ABE programs and at GED testing centers. Students do not need to complete a GED preparation class to take the GED exam, though it is highly recommended.
To register for a GED exam, visit GED Testing Service and use the location ID below.
| Location | Testing Center | Location ID | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | Appoquinimink Adult Education | 6000070599 | 120 Silver Lake Rd Middletown, DE 19709 |
302-378-5037 |
| New Castle County | Delaware Skills Center | 6000044601 | 500 Ship’s Landing Way Wilmington, DE 19720 |
302-645-5392 |
| New Castle County | DE Technical Community College – Stanton Campus Testing Center | C113 | 400 Stanton-Christian Road Newark, DE 19713 |
302-454-3956 |
| New Castle County | New Castle County Learning Center | 6000075886 | 1301 Drummond Plaza Bldg. 1 Newark, DE 19711 |
302-368-0318 |
| New Castle County | Red Clay Adult Education | 6000070888 | 1621 Telegraph Rd Wilmington, DE 19804 |
302-651-2709 |
| Kent County | Delaware State University and Delaware State University – Mobile 1 | 6000062708 | 1200 N DuPont Hwy, Thomasson Bldg, Office 202 Dover, DE 19901-2277 |
302-857-6144 |
| Kent County | Polytech Adult Education | 6000070004 | 823 Walnut Shade Rd PO Box 102 Woodside, DE 19980 |
302-697-4545 |
| Sussex County | Seaford District Library | 6000079168 | 600 N. Market Street Seaford, DE 19973 |
302-629-2524 |
