Parkway Area Adult Education and Literacy offers free classes for adults to help them prepare for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET, formerly GED); improve reading, writing and math skills; learn English as a Second Language and/or prepare for citizenship.
The program has been in existence since 1969 and currently serves over 2000 students per year. It opens doors to college, technical schools, better jobs and new opportunities.
In January 2014 Missouri, along with many other states, decided to replace the GED with a different but comparable test called the HiSET. Because the HiSET is new and computer-based, many people have been reluctant to prepare for this test. However, the material covered is very similar to the old GED test so this should not be a deterrent.
Since July 2013 Parkway Adult Education has helped over 400 students pass their High School Equivalency test including 110 who took Missouri’s new test.
Classes are informal, friendly and individualized according to students’ needs. All teachers have degrees and are state-certified in adult education. If you are 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school, you are eligible to attend classes to prepare for the High School Equivalency test, work on academic skills or learn English as a Second Language.
Please call 314-415-4940 for information about class locations and times.
