Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Many adults have educational goals that do not necessarily involve striving to earn a GED. Some people seek to improve their reading, math or language skills in preparation for getting a better job, preparing to apply to college or simply to improve their understanding of the world in which we live. We respect learning as a life long process that may take many paths and lead to many different destinations.
Our Adult Basic Education program is in place to help lifelong learners achieve the level of skills necessary to move forward to other educational opportunities which will in turn enhance their lives.
Class Schedule
We offer classes at a variety of sites across Asheville and Buncombe and Madison Counties. See our class schedule for class location and times. Most of our classes are offered in a tutorial setting in which students work in materials specific to their academic needs and at their own pace. Instructors rotate between students assisting with the student’s comprehension of the material and guiding them in their progress toward completion of their educational goals.
Small Group Instruction Classes
Students may be referred to our Small Group Instruction Classes which meet at specific times. These classes are comprised of a limited number of students with a designated instructor and may include more directed study. Placement in these classes is by instructor/staff referral only.
Orientation or Intake Session
The process for admission into the Adult Basic Education Program requires attendance at an Orientation or Intake Session. The Orientation session for admission for studying in the Pines Building at the Asheville A-B Tech campus is offered twice every Wednesday and is approximately 3 hours in length. Prior registration is required. We regret that we are unable to accommodate walk-ins for orientation on the Asheville campus. To register for an orientation session, please call 254-1921 ext. 433.
Intake sessions are offered at our other campuses and off-campus sites at scheduled times. See the schedule to determine if pre-registration is required for a specific site.
If you feel you will need additional help to meet your educational goals, please share that information with our staff.
For additional Adult Basic Education (ABE) information, call 254-1921, Ext. 136 or
e-mail basicskillsrecruiter@abtech.edu.
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