GED, ESL, ABE
If you need to begin training for a new career quickly and you DO NOT have a high school diploma or GED, you may be able to enroll at our campus. Please call one of our Admissions Advisors TODAY @ 1-888-203-0093 for more information!
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Please note, GED TESTING CANNOT be done online. Do NOT SEND MONEY to any Website that promises to mail you a GED Certificate.
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Click HERE for GED Testing information in Sarasota County.
You must attend a registration session FIRST, and provide the following:
- Valid driver’s license (any state), Florida picture ID or valid government issued picture ID (passport, military ID)
- Proof of Social Security number (if one has ever been issued)
- A check, major credit card, cash, or money order for $70 for all exams (Retests: $16 for Writing, $14 for all others)
- PLEASE NOTE: The registration process begins promptly. Please allow 1.5 hours to complete all paperwork. Late arrivals risk not being admitted
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ESL (English as a Second Language)
ABE (Adult Basic Education)
GED (General Education Diploma)
Bradenton and Palmetto
Manatee Technical Institute
5603 West. 34th Street, Bradenton
Telephone: (941) 751-7900 ext. 2110
Instruction: ESL group classes
Hours for registration: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Instruction: ABE and GED
Manatee Technical Institute Satellite Programs
1. Harley Full Service Center
9th Street East, Bradenton
Telephone: (941) 753-0958
Instruction: ESL group classes
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 registration fee
2. Front Porch Program
201 13th Avenue West, Bradenton
Telephone: (941) 746-7470
Instruction: ESL group classes
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: No cost
Instruction: ABE and GED self-paced classes
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: No cost
3. Samoset Elementary School
3300 19th Street East, Bradenton
Telephone: (941) 708- 6400
Instruction: ESL group classes
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Cost: No cost
4. Mary Strong Family Service Center at Tillman Elementary School
1415 East 29th Street, Palmetto
Telephone: (941) 723-4993
Instruction: ESL group classes
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Cost: No cost
Literacy Council of Manatee County
1701 14th Street West Suite 3, Bradenton
Telephone: (941) 746-8197
Instruction: ESL – Individualized language instruction with a volunteer tutor. Specializes in English for everyday communication in the community and at work. A tutor will meet with a student at a location convenient to the student. Instruction is from one to three hours a week.
Hours for registration: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hours of instruction: Flexible
Cost: No cost
Instruction: ABE – Individualized reading instruction with a volunteer tutor. A tutor will meet with a student at a location convenient to the student. Instruction is from one to three hours a week.
Hours for registration: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hours of instruction: Flexible
Cost: No cost
University of Miami at IMG Academies
5500 34th Street West, Bradenton
Telephone: (941) 753-9957
Email: umimg@miami.edu
Instruction: ESL – Intensive small group instruction.
Hours for registration: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hours of instruction: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Ranges from $350-$450 a week
Sarasota
Literacy Council of Sarasota
1750 17th Street Building H, Sarasota
Telephone: (941) 955-0421
Instruction: ESL – Individualized language instruction with a volunteer tutor. Specializes in English for everyday communication in the community and at work. A tutor will meet with a student at a location convenient to the student. Instruction is from one to three hours a week.
Hours for registration: Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hours of instruction: Flexible
Cost: $5 registration fee
Instruction: ABE – One on one instruction with volunteer tutor. A tutor will meet with a student at a location convenient to the student. Instruction is from one to three hours a week.
Hours for registration: Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hours of instruction: Flexible
Cost: $5 registration fee
Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI)
4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota
Telephone: (941) 924-1365
Instruction: ESL group intensive instruction in English for everyday life skills, workforce preparation, TOEFL preparation and more. Classes include a computerized language lab.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (No classes Friday nights)
Cost: $25 processing fee
Instruction: ABE and GED- Self-paced classes.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. (No classes Friday nights)
Cost: $25 processing fee
SCTI North
925 North Brink Avenue, Sarasota
Telephone: (941) 373-7656
Instruction: ESL – Large group intensive instruction in English for everyday life skills, workforce preparation, TOEFL preparation and more.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-2:30p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m. (No classes Friday nights)
Cost: $25 processing fee
Instruction: ABE and GED- Self-paced classes.
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $25 processing fee
Jobs, Etc.
3660 North Washington Boulevard, Sarasota
Telephone (941) 358-4200
Instruction: ABE and GED- Self-paced classes
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. (No classes Friday nights)
Cost: No cost
Venice and North Port
Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County
Venice Library
300 South Nokomis Avenue, Venice
Telephone: (941) 488-8994
Instruction: ESL – Individualized language instruction with a volunteer tutor. Specializes in English for everyday communication in the community and at work. A tutor will meet with a student at a location convenient to the student. Instruction is from one to three hours a week.
Hours for registration: Monday- Thursday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hours of instruction: Flexible
Cost: No cost
Sarasota County Technical Institute- Venice Campus
1130 Indian Hills Boulevard, Venice
Telephone: (941) 486-2164
Instruction: ESL group intensive instruction in English for everyday life skills, workforce preparation, TOEFL preparation and more.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 processing fee
Jobs, Etc.
897 E. Venice Avenue, Venice
Telephone: (941) 486-2682
Instruction: ABE and GED – Self- paced classes. Students who have a high school diploma already can attend to better prepare for SCF admission.
Hours: Monday- Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: No cost
North Port Family Service Center
6950 Pan American Drive (corner of Pan American Boulevard), North Port
Telephone: (941) 548-0133
Instruction: ABE and GED – Self-paced classes.
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Monday-Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: No cost
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GED Online Multi-media Preparation
Click HERE
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Free GED Preparation Tests and Courses through the Public Library:
The Learning Express Library offers free GED test preparation in the form of online courses, test preparation, and GED Skills Improvement. There’s also a link for Spanish language GED preparation.
If you live in Sarasota County:
1. Click HERE, then click on Learning Express Library.
2. If you’re not already registered, please register now (it’s free). Keep your user name and password in a safe place.
3. Click on GED Preparation.
4. Click on any of the links that interest you:
- GED Practice Exams
- GED Preparation Courses and Guides
- GED Skills Improvement
- Spanish-language GED Preparation
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Free Online GED Preparation Courses:
There are other free online GED Preparation Courses that do not require a library card:
The Learning Resource Center 