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Programs

Three ways to finish.

Whether you need a few credits, a full diploma, an equivalency exam or stronger English, every program starts with a conversation with the team.

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01 / 03Diploma

Adult High School Diploma.

ALS offers a 22-credit high school diploma for adults who need to recover credit, or earn original credit that was not earned at their district school.

Credits
22
Options
Credit recovery · Original credit
Tuition
Based on the credits you need

What the 22 credits cover.

  • English4 creditsEnglish I, English II, English III, English IV
  • Mathematics3 creditsAlgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
  • Science3 creditsBiology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Social Studies3 creditsWorld History or World Geography, U.S. History, U.S. Government (½ credit), Economics (½ credit)
  • Languages other than English2 creditsTwo credits in the same language
  • Physical Education1 credit
  • Fine Arts1 credit
  • Electives5 credits
  • Total22 creditsThe full Adult High School Diploma

Tuition depends on where you start.

  • 9th through 12th grade
  • 10th through 12th grade
  • 11th and 12th grade
  • 12th grade only

Tuition is based on the credits you need. The team emails your exact amount before you pay.

02 / 03Equivalency

High School Equivalency prep: GED® and HiSET®.

ALS helps adults study for, prepare for and pass a high school equivalency exam. You register for the exam itself directly with the testing organization.

Four tests

GED®

  • Language Arts (Reading and Writing)
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Science

Passing score: 145 on each test.

Register and create your account at ged.com

Five tests

HiSET®

  • Language Arts – Reading
  • Language Arts – Writing, with essay
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Science

Register and create your account at hiset.org

Which exam?

Which exam fits you depends on where you will take it. The team helps you confirm the right one before you register.

Registration fee: $30 (registration only). Prep tuition: a quote from the team.

03 / 03English

Virtual ESL.

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Learning a new language can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to take it alone. The Virtual Basic ESL program builds real, everyday skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, from wherever you are.

Whether you are just starting out or sharpening your English for work, school or everyday life, the class meets you where you are.

$45every 3 months
Write to the ESL team

Next step

Not sure which program fits?

Call the team Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 4:00. They confirm your program and your cost before you pay.