If you are pursuing a professional-technical program at Pierce College, you may be eligible for additional skills support in Basic Education for Adults, English as a Second Language, or GED.

For questions, more information, or to start your enrollment process, please contact:

Pierce College Adult Diploma (PCAD)

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Earn a Washington State High School Diploma by completing high school courses at Pierce College.

Basic Education for Adults (BEdA)

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Brush up on your reading, writing, and math skills, or set the groundwork for completing a High School diploma or the GED program.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

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These courses are designed to help you gain language skills to open up new pathways for further education.

General Education Development (GED)

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This program can help you earn your high school-equivalency certificate, which is required for college financial aid.

I-BEST

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If you are pursuing a professional-technical program at Pierce College, you may be eligible for additional skills support in Basic Education for Adults, English as a Second Language, or GED.