Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED®

Overview

For Adult Basic Education (ABE)/GED® prep classes follow the stepsbelow in order to become a student at Santa Fe College.

For basic English-speaking skills, go here to start ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

If you want to improve your skills, prepare for the GED®, and get training to prepare you for further education and careers, the SF Adult Education program is for you. Work in a classroom, online, or in an individualized learning lab staffed by trained, caring instructors. Take advantage of career preparation classes, individual assistance and workshops all designed to help you prepare for your next steps.

GED® Preparation

After you refresh your Adult Basic Education skills, begin preparing for the GED®. You will get the opportunity to take GED® Ready tests, practice using the GED® calculator, and study targeted GED® skills. When you and your instructors think you are ready, you can sign up at ged.com to schedule your official GED® test. When you pass the GED® tests, you will earn a State of Florida high school diploma, which will enable you to pursue further education and advance in the job market.

The GED® consists of four content-area assessments:

  • Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA), which tests a student's ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written text
  • Mathematics, which tests quantitative and algebraic problem solving
  • Science, which includes life science, physical science, earth and space science
  • Social Studies, which includes civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography and the world

Learn more about the official GED® test and create an account on ged.com.

New Students

Complete the online application for Santa Fe College. Click on 'Apply' and then 'Start New Application'.

Note: While completing the application, select Adult Education -ABE/GED/ESOL and No Diploma.

Returning Students

Log on to your eSantaFe account. If you forgot your SFID number or your password, click on 'Login Help' at the top of the page. Read any notifications and complete a readmit if indicated.

Students ages 16 and 17 should talk with a parent/guardian and school counselor to make sure Adult Education is the right option. If so, get an official withdrawal form that says you are enrolling in a GED® program and bring that form to the intake specialist at the campus of your choice.

Get Started

To start enrollment, please click the button below:

Complete The ABE/GED® Form

Please contact an intake specialist for more information about classes.