Adult Education

For all programs, students must be 18 years old or older. As required by federal and state requirements, ALL adult students enrolling in Adult Education Family Literacy Act funded programs MUST show one form of documentation verifying either citizenship or eligible immigration status. For GED® testing, Pearson VUE also requires all test takers to have a valid, government-issued photo ID.

Eligible Identification Documents For U.S. Citizens:

U.S. Passport or Passport Card
U.S. Birth Certificate
Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
State-issued Driver’s License or ID card issued in compliance with REAL ID Act (Note: Standard driver’s licenses without REAL ID marking may be accepted only if accompanied by evidence of Social Security Number verification)
Social Security Card (when combined with state-issued photo ID)

For Eligible Noncitizens:

Permanent Resident Card (Green Card – Form I-551)
Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94 w/number) showing refugee, asylee, parole, or conditional entrant status
Employment Authorization Document (EAD – Form I-766) with eligible category code
Other DHS/USCIS documentation demonstrating qualifying status

To register online through our portal: Virginia Adult Education Region 20 Student Portal. Please call or email Kristy Buggs at 757-542-3481 or [email protected] to schedule your placement evaluation and orientation in person.

Attendance

Regular attendance is required to stay enrolled in any IWCS Adult Education program and to meet personal goals. Students who are often absent or late may be withdrawn from the program.

Student Conduct

Students must help create a safe and respectful learning environment.
All students must follow the Isle of Wight County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct.
Students who are withdrawn for conduct, absences, or other reasons must get approval from the Program Manager to return.

Cost

All courses are free.

GED Test Vouchers

Students may earn free GED® test vouchers while enrolled.
Vouchers are approved by the Program Manager and are based on attendance, academic progress, and GED Ready® test scores.

Technology & Supplies

Students must have a working email address to receive Adult Education updates.
Students who are seeking GED® credentials are required to create and maintain one GED® account at www.GED.com.
Students receive free access to online learning platforms, which can be used on a smartphone or computer.

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For questions, visit www.GED.com, call 1-877-392-6433, or email [email protected].

To schedule a test, create a free account at www.GED.com. With this account you can:
- Access free resources and online classes
- Take GED Ready® practice tests to check readiness

GED® tests are offered in English and Spanish.