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Adult Basic Education is perfect for students who need some refresher courses before taking the official GED test, the COMPASS test, or who simply want to improve their reading, writing, or math skills.

Students are placed in classes based on the results of a skills assessment. Courses include writing, mathematics, and reading. Additional computer courses (Computer Fundamentals) are also available.

Call to schedule an appointment.

  • Ft. Steilacoom - (253) 964-6657
  • Puyallup - (253) 840-8455

Cost: $25 tuition fee per student per quarter.

Note: Students younger than 19, who have not yet graduated from high school, must submit an Approval to Test Form at the time of registration.

Classes meet for 5-12 hours per week, mornings or evenings, at the following locations:

Lakewood

Pierce College- Fort Steilacoom - Call (253) 964-6657
9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Day and evening classes are available. Please call for the schedule.

SPRING CLASSES (April 2 –June 12)

Last day to register for returning students:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10

Mandatory new student orientations for the spring session will be held:

    • session #1 = April 1
    • session #2 = April 15
    • session #3 = April 29

Work Source in the Lakewood Towne Center - Call (253) 964-6657 for more information.
5712 Main Street SW, Suite 200, Lakewood, WA

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 2 –JUNE 12)
Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.

Last day to register for returning students:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4= May 16


Puyallup

Pierce College- Puyallup -Call (253) 840-8455
1601 39th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA 98374
Day and evening classes are available. Please call for the schedule.

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 2 –JUNE 12)

Last day to register for returning students:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10

Mandatory new student orientations for the spring session will be held:

    • session #1 = April 1
    • session #2 = April 15
    • session #3 = April 29

Pierce County Skills Center - Call (253) 964-6657 for more information.
16117 Canyon Road E., Puyallup, WA

SPRING CLASSES (APRIL 1 –JUNE 12)
Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Last day to register for returning students:

    • session #1 = April 12
    • session #2 = April 26
    • session #3 = May 10
    • session #4 = May 16

Fort Steilacoom

Phone: (253) 964-6657

Puyallup

Phone: (253) 840-8455

Official GED Testing

Fort Steilacoom:
(253) 964-6439 or 964-6521
Puyallup: (253) 840-8343