CE&WD Spring 2026 Course Brochure — Cecil College - Other - Page 18
GED® & ACADEMIC PREPARATION
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(ESL)
Academic Prep helps you:
• Prepare for the GED® and take the GED Ready® Examination
• Improve your reading skills
• Brush up on basic math
• Strengthen writing skills for education or employment
• Enhance your job skills
• Prepare a resume
• Gain computer skills
• Prepare for credit courses
ESL classes focus on improving the speaking, reading, and writing skills of students
who are learning English as a second
language. Basic classes are grant funded,
multi-level classes covering all aspects of
English skills. Advanced courses address
specific skills and are designed for foreign
students who assess at high intermediate
or advanced level.
Programs Offered
• ABE – Adult Basic Education
• GED® – General Educational Development
• ESL – English as a Second Language
• Transition to Credit
• Project Literacy
New ESL students must attend one of the
following ESL Orientations.
• January 5, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• January 7, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
BASIC
Class & Program Information
• Books and materials are provided to use in the classroom
• Classes are self-paced and convenient
• Instructors work closely with students
• Online instruction available
Morning classes meet Mondays and
Wednesdays from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.;
evening classes meet on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Elkton
Station, Room 329.
Class Times
You will have options based on your assessment level and classroom space availability.
You must be 18 years of age or older and officially withdrawn from school to enroll.
• ABE and GED® classes at Elkton Station
• Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Evening: 6 - 9 p.m.
Online Courses
If you are a self-motivated, independent learner with access to the internet, you may be
eligible for an online class.
If you have questions or you want to enroll in one of our classes, please contact
Carolyn Fletcher at 443-907-1391.
The Adult Education Program is supported by grant funding from Maryland Department of Labor,
Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning and the U.S. Department of Education.
GED Ready® Examination
GED® State Examination
The GED Ready® test is given the first Friday of
every month and by appointment. You must
pre-register by calling Carolyn Fletcher at
443-907-1391. The cost is $6.00 per subject or
$22.00 for the entire test. Results are immediate
and you will get feedback on what you need to
study to prepare for the actual GED®.
The GED® State examination will be given on a
computer at Cecil College’s Pearson-Vue testing
center at the North East Campus for a fee of
$14.25 per test. To learn how to schedule testing,
please contact Carolyn Fletcher at 443-907-1391
or Debra Stevens at 443-907-1397. Information
is also available online at
www.dllr.maryland.gov/gedmd or www.GED.com.
Transition: Become a Credit Student
This course is designed for GED and high school graduates who wish to smoothly transition to
college. It is an intensive course consisting of three modules, including preparing for college
writing, preparing for college mathematics, and navigating college – campus, student, and
technological resources.
20 sessions, 40 hours, $130, Course #: AAB 300
Sec# Day
Dates
Times
Location
01
M/W 1/26-4/1
6 - 8p
ES 308
18
Morning
• January 26 - March 30
Evening
• January 12 - April 6
Cost: $25.00 course fee.
ADVANCED
English for Better Communication
This course is designed for students who
can speak and understand English but who
want to improve their skills. This course is
also recommended for ESOL students who
plan to take credit or non-credit courses.
Textbook required.
12 sessions, 24 hours, $110
Course #: AES 440
Sec# Day
03
T/Th
04
T/Th
Dates
1/13-2/19
1/13-2/19
Times
1-3p
6-8p
Location
ES 329
ES 303
Advanced Pronunciation
9 sessions, 18 hours, $90
Course #: AES 550
Sec# Day
01
W
02
W
Dates
3/25-5/20
3/25-5/20
Times
1-3p
6-8p
Location
ES 329
ES 303
Advanced Communication
20 sessions, 40 hours, $165
Course #: AES 580
Sec# Day
03
T/Th
04
T/Th
Dates
3/10-5/14
3/10-5/14
Times
1-3p
6-8p
Location
ES 329
ES 303
