Prince William County Public Schools also offers the Individual Student Alternative Education Plan Program for high school age students between the ages 16-17 years old to obtain a GED.
The Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Adult Education Program offers two high school completion programs for adults in Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park City.
The GED® Program awards a high school equivalency certificate upon successful completion. PWCS offers in-person and virtual classes and programs designed to prepare participants for the official GED test.
The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is a competency-based high school diploma program for individuals 18 years of age and over. Successful completion of the NEDP earns the participant an adult high school diploma.
Preparation classes are for individuals who have an interest in obtaining a high school level education. This will allow the individual to advance their career to the next stage and open the door to more opportunities.
A required placement test is given to students to determine the proper class level. The book is included with tuition.
Detailed session information can be found by selecting "View Class Schedules" below.
Classes are for individuals 18 years of age or older who have passed the RLA, Social Studies, and Science sections of the official GED® Test and only have the math section remaining to earn their credential. This course will focus on basic math, algebra, geometry, graphs, and functions focusing on GED® math high-impact standards, problem-solving, and test-taking strategies.
The GED® Distance Education program is for students who desire the convenience of studying from a computer with the internet and accessing self-paced modules based on their individual skill needs. A GED® facilitator will monitor your progress. The flexibility of this program allows students to begin at any time, on their own time. Computer access/Wi-Fi is needed to complete this program.
Applicants must take a placement test to ensure proper program entrance level. Interested individuals need to attend an information session on one of the dates and times listed below. This session will take approximately one hour. Email [email protected] with your desired information session date.
Interested students must:
GED® Distance Education information sessions will take approximately one hour.
Please call us at 703-791-7357 or send an email to [email protected].
Tuition is due at the time of registration. Fees are payable by cashier's check, money order, or credit card (Visa or Mastercard) using the link provided to you. Personal checks are not accepted. All fees are non-refundable. Course offerings are contingent on funding and sufficient enrollment. Children are not permitted in class.
The City of Manassas is offering its residents free GED® preparation through Prince William County Public Schools' Adult Education Program.
Class instruction follows the College and Career Readiness Standards, and instructors are highly qualified.
All costs, including exam fees, will be free to City of Manassas residents over the age of 18.
Successful GED graduates will receive $250 worth of gift certificates to participating Manassas restaurants and retailers, courtesy of the City of Manassas, as a congratulations.
For more information, see the Manassas City Graduate Program website.
Earn an adult high school diploma through this program. The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is a competency-based high school diploma program for individuals 18 years of age and over. The program is designed for adults who have acquired their academic skills through life and work experiences and can demonstrate what they have learned.
Students will meet with an advisor on a one-on-one basis, and scheduling is flexible. Computer access/Wi-Fi is needed to complete this program.
Attend a one-hour Zoom information session to find out more and to take the qualifying test for entry into this program.
There is also an in-person opportunity to complete the qualifying assessments for reading and math. The session will start at 9 a.m. and be held at the Adult Learning Center, 14800 Joplin Road, Building 4, Manassas, VA 20112.
If you have any questions, please call 703-791-7357 or email [email protected].
Completion time varies with each individual, averaging from six months to a year. A flexible schedule is available and will be determined by you and your Advisor. The NEDP awards a standard high school diploma that is issued by the local school board through the Adult Education program. This diploma is accepted by colleges, but some colleges may require that adults meet other admissions standards.
The National External Diploma Program is administered through the Virginia State Department of Education and CASAS.