Adult Education

Adult Education

In partnership with Community Action Inc.'s (CAI) Adult Education Program, we provide High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation in both English and Spanish, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. All classes are held at the Bagdad Learning Center (portables behind Bagdad Elementary School.)

While Bagdad Learning Center classes are held in the evenings, CAI offers other day and evening class options in the Cedar Park, with integrated computer literacy instruction.

Questions: Nancy Powell, nancy.powell@leanderisd.org

High School Equivalency (HSE)

Free Spanish and English HSE Classes: 

High School Equivalency (HSE) prep classes prepare students to earn a high school Equivalency certificate, formerly commonly known as the GED (General Education Development) certificate.

  • Where: Bagdad Learning Center Bagdad Elementary (Portables 5 and 6); 800 Deercreek Lane, Leander, TX, 78641

  • When: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • English HSE Spring Registration Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 8 & Thurs., Jan. 10, 6 p.m. Portable 5
    We request all participants start orientation at 6 p.m., Tuesday. Orientation will continue Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attending two nights of orientation is required, due to individualized basic skills assessment, before being placed into the class. 

    Note: There is no child care for orientation or classes. Please do not bring your children with you.

  • What to Bring: Identification document is required (birth certificate, driver's license, government ID card, passport, work permit, etc.). There are additional documentation requirements for 16–18 year olds. Please email nancy.powell@leanderisd.org for information.

Other HSE Classes (Leander, Cedar Park)

Khan Academy (English, Spanish) | Free GED Practice Test | GED Academy | Austin Community College GED Testing Center | My GED

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Free ESL Classes: Beginning–Intermediate Levels

  • Who: Adults, age 19 and above, who want to improve their English skills

  • Where: Bagdad Learning Center
    Portables behind Bagdad Elementary 
    800 Deercreek Lane, Leander, TX 78641

  • When: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. 

  • Late ESL Spring Orientation Dates: Thursday, Feb. 28 & March 28, 6 p.m. in Portable 4. Classes for registered students start Tuesday after orientation. Orientation includes an individual oral language proficiency assessment and an English literacy assessment.

  • Identification Required: Identification documents include birth certificate, driver's license, government ID card, passport, work permit, etc.

    Note: There is no child care for orientation or classes. Please do not bring your children to orientation.

Other ESL Classes (Leander, Cedar Park)

Resources

Citizenship

Computer Instruction

Language Programs

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