GED Classes

Arizona Center for Youth – Adult Basic Education Program

Arizona Center for Youth Resources (ACYR) Adult Basic Education program is dedicated to providing young adults ages 16 and older the resources to pass the GED® and thus receive their high school equivalency or achieve English proficiency.

649 N. 6th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85003

(602) 252-6721

https://acyraz.org/programs/adult-basic-education-program/

Friendly House – GED Classes

The GED Program prepares students to take the GED examination to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma. Our Program offers integrated instruction in the five areas covered on the GED test: Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Civics and Mathematical Reasoning. Students who register for classes must attend a three-day orientation session. Students will also be required to take a pre-assessment test prior to class. Requirements: must be a legal resident of the U.S. Students must be 16 years or older.

113 W Sherman St. Phoenix, AZ, 85003

minja.maksimovic@friendlyhouse.org

(602) 416-7241

friendlyhouse.org/adult-education

Grad Solutions – FREE GED classes

Grad Solutions have made the goal of attaining a high school diploma within reach at no financial cost to you! Since they opened their doors in 2012, Grad Solutions has been helping students fulfill their potential. They do this through online personalized instruction, individual mentoring, excellent curriculum, flexibility, and a progress based program that does not require minimum attendance or seat time. Look at this flyer for more information or go to https://www.iwantmydiploma.com/

1440 S. Clearview Ave, Suite 104 Mesa, AZ 85209

480-689-5999

info@iwantmydiploma.com

https://www.iwantmydiploma.com/

Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County

Our Learning Centers offer flexible, self-paced, blended-learning programs including face-to-face classes, computer-based instruction, remote classes and tutoring. Our adult education certified instructors complement classroom  instruction with learning software to advance -at a faster pace- the student’s reading ability, GED® preparation and English language acquisition. LVMC also offers college and career readiness workshops and training opportunities. Due to social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus, our instructors are offering direct support remotely to students to continue working with online programs, virtual classes, tutoring, registration and more. Students may attend a Learning Center by appointment only. If you need assistance, please contact us

1616 E. Indian School Rd. Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 274-3430

https://literacyvolunteers-maricopa.org/students/

Phoenix College

Adults can now take advantage of the GED® program – You now have access to MyGED™: The Official Practice Test, the only start-to-finish program focused on helping adult learners get good jobs with good wages. It’s free and easy to access.

1202 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013

(602) 285-7844

pc-infotest@phoenixcollege.edu

phoenixcollege.edu/academics/testing/ged

GED Classes

Grad Solutions – FREE GED classes

Grad Solutions have made the goal of attaining a high school diploma within reach at no financial cost to you! Since they opened their doors in 2012, Grad Solutions has been helping students fulfill their potential. They do this through online personalized instruction, individual mentoring, excellent curriculum, flexibility, and a progress based program that does not require minimum attendance or seat time. Look at this flyer for more information or go to https://www.iwantmydiploma.com/

1440 S. Clearview Ave, Suite 104 Mesa, AZ 85209

480-689-5999

info@iwantmydiploma.com

https://www.iwantmydiploma.com/

Pima Community College – High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation

If you are planning to take the GED® test, PCC offers you classes that prepare you through in-depth reading, writing, social studies, science and math classes. HSE classes are also offered online with some in-person instruction required. PCC administers the GED® test on a regular basis.

1255 N. Stone Ave,

Tucson, Arizona 87509

(520) 206-7330

https://pima.edu/community/adult-basic-education/hse-test.html

Pima County Adult Probation LEARN Program

The goal of the LEARN program is to provide probationers and any community member with the skills and attitudes necessary to pursue a General Education Development (GED) diploma, and college and career pathway participation. There are 3 locations

West Office

3781 N. Highway Dr. #109

Tucson, AZ 85705

(520) 724-9757

South Office

2695 E. Ajo Way

Tucson, AZ 85713

(520) 724-4895

East Office

8180 E. Broadway Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85710

(520) 724-9734

https://www.sc.pima.gov/default.aspx?tabid=138

Pima County Public Library

PCPL provides FREE practice GED® tests and resources through Learning Express Library (and their High School Equivalency Center) on the PCPL website found here https://www.library.pima.gov/learning-tools/ged/

School Information

Find your school district in Maricopa County here.

School Information

Find your school district for Kindergarten-12th Grade in Pima County here.

Libraries and Resource Centers

Find libraries in your area here.

UPDATE 07/07/2021 All libraries open to the public. Contactless and virtual options may still be available at your library. Learn more here.

Libraries and Resource Centers

Find libraries in your area here.

UPDATE 07/07/2021: There are still limited services for libraries although all are open to the public. For more information on limited services, click here. To see a map of libraries still providing services, click here. 

Youth Programs

Chicanos Por La Causa – Refugee Youth Mentoring Program

Mentors serve as friends, role models and consistent sources of support by helping their mentee develop and reach their personal, academic and career goals. Most importantly, they build a fun, trusting, one-on-one relationship with their mentee. This is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the life of a young adult. Building a relationship with their mentee can be a slow process and mentors should be open to guidance, support, and creativity as they establish their relationship.

Head Start and Early Head Start

A program focusing on school readiness in the areas of language and cognitive development, early reading, science and mathematics, social skills, and physical development. Those who are eligible include children ages 0-5, families who meet federal income guidelines, pregnant women, families receiving SSI & TANF, and children diagnosed with disabilities, foster children and homeless families.

Available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and Swahili.

Download (PDF, 604KB)

For more information visit: phoenix.gov/humanservices/programs/head-start

Lutheran Social Services – Refugee First Friend

Volunteers meet with their mentee at least once a week. Volunteers welcome newly arriving refugees to their new home in America and introduce mentees to the places in their new city!

RISE

Refugee Integration, Stability, and Education (RISE) is an Arizona State University student organization, sponsored by the American Muslim Women’s Association, which helps refugee youth achieve academic and personal success through tutoring and mentorship. To contact RISE for more information, email outreach@riseaztutoring.org

930 W. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85210

Tutoring for Refugees

Tutoring for Refugees, a local initiative started by high-school students. The youth provide the tutoring, and their parents oversee the program. If you are a refugee student who needs tutoring help, please contact Ellen Du at Ellenhdu88@gmail.com or call 623-341-6906.

Youth Programs

Lutheran Social Services – Refugee Youth Mentoring Program

The (RYMP) purpose is to foster a sense of self, establish a deeper connection to the Tucson community, and support youth on their quest to become capable, independent and well-rounded adults. This program matches mentors with refugees 15-24 years old, and together they work towards goals related to vocational advancement, educational success, or community participation.

Brooke Balla, Program Development Coordinator & Mentor Specialist | (520) 343-4725 | bballa@lss-sw.org

Please email Brooke if you would like to be added to the RYMP Monthly newsletter.

3364 E. Grant Road

Tucson, AZ 85716

520-721-4444

Tutoring for Refugees

Tutoring for Refugees, a local initiative started by high-school students. The youth provide the tutoring, and their parents oversee the program. If you are a refugee student who needs tutoring help, please contact Ellen Du at Ellenhdu88@gmail.com or call 623-341-6906.

Welcome to the Library

Translated videos by Pima County Public Library to help non-English speakers navigate the library.

Available in Arabic, Maay Maay, Nepali, Somali, and Spanish.

For more information about Pima County Public Libraries, click here.

The IRC Phoenix created 10 videos in different languages to help with Digital Literacy for refugees. These videos cover Computer Basics in 2 parts, distance learning for K-12, general distance learning, School websites, Internet safety, Google translate, Google maps, and Finding Information in 2 parts. Videos are available in Arabic, Dari, English, Kinyarwanda Spanish, and Swahili.

HIAS has created several multimedia and written resources including an 11-part video series on Navigating Chromebook Usage, a Virtual Communication Guide that explains how to use WhatsApp and Zoom, and a Digital Literacy Toolkit for Newcomer Families (available in English, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, and Ukrainian).

Switchboard has a Resource Round-up of Multilingual Tutorials on Zoom and Other Online Platforms and two blog posts on remote job readiness resources for clients with varying digital abilities.

CORE has assembled a list of Resources for Digital Inclusion which can be found at the end of their Teaching Remotely page.

Immigrant Connections – Supporting Educators and Organizations

We approach each opportunity for training and professional development as a partnership. We will discuss the strengths and areas for growth of your school district or organization as well as the strengths and needs of your teachers, administrators, or other employees.

This specific service is designed to meet your needs! Our areas of expertise include family & community engagement in schools, language access, cultural competency, equity, refugee resettlement, immigrant integration, mental health, and more. We provide customized solutions to all of our clients. We will analyze, confront, and work together with you to meet your needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help!

Welcoming America Toolkit Building Welcoming Schools

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Children of War: A Video for Teachers and Educators

NCTSN – https://switchboardta.org/resource/children-of-war-a-video-for-educators/

Guide Following Video

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network