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ABE, GED, High School+

Transitional Studies: ABE, GED, High School+, and College Prep

  • Get College-Ready in English and Math
  • Finish your High School Diploma
  • Earn your GED®
  • Prepare for college or career training through I-BEST classes: I-BEST | North Seattle College

Price: $25/quarter (scholarships available)

Sign Up for ABE, GED, High School+ classes:

  • Classes are offered quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarter)
  • Online options for all classes with live, interactive instruction
  • Some In-person and self-paced options

To start ABE, GED, or HS+, please fill out the inquiry form below:   

Sign up today!

  • ABE registration is generally open for the upcoming quarter until approximately two weeks before the first day of the quarter.
  • Students are welcome to apply to NSC via the Online Admissions Application (processed by Enrollment Services) at any time. Please see the link below:  

NSC Application

Do you have a question?

  • Drop-In: Basic & Transitional Studies (BTS) 2nd Floor, IB Building, Room 2407C
  • Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Fridays office closed—for virtual assistance, please email or call BTS.
  • Call/email us: (206) 934-4720 or BTS@seattlecolleges.edu

About ABE/GED/High School+ and College Prep:

In Transitional Studies we have 3 programs that get you college-ready as you start your pathway/degree to a living-wage, high-demand career.  

  1. GED®
    1. Washington state currently uses the four-part GED® tests for its high school equivalency test.  We have quarterly classes in the day and evening, online and in-person, to help you prepare and practice for the GED. Students enrolled in our $25/quarter GED-prep program will receive unlimited free test vouchers.
    2. For information about GED®, see the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges web page.
  2. High School+
    1. Earn a WA state high school diploma
    2. Credit for Life Knowledge: Adults who are at least 18 years old can earn a high school diploma through High School+ -- a program that turns your life experience (work, transcripts, previous training, or military experience) into credits toward a high school diploma.
    3. Customized Education Plans: work one-on-one with our Academic Program Manager to assess what credits you have already earned. Then, develop a plan to complete your high school diploma and prepare to transition into a degree or job training program.
       
  3. College Prep/Transitional Studies
    1. Refresh your Math -- statistics, algebra, and pre-cal.
    2. Brush up your English -- thesis statements, grammar, and paragraph organization.