National External Diploma Program (NEDP)

This web–based program offers the flexibility to earn a diploma without attending classes. TABE assessment results determine a student’s entry into this program, which provides adults with the opportunity to demonstrate their competencies by means of a system that assesses both generalized and individualized skills. Candidates are required to complete take home projects including reading, writing, mathematics, oral communications and critical thinking skills and participate in weekly review sessions. Successful completion of the program leads to a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma. Age requirement: 18 years or older.

GED Testing Service (GEDTS)

This program prepares students for the GED exam, successful completion of which leads to a NYS High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. The specific testing areas include reasoning through language arts, social studies, science and math. Students work at their own pace on specific content areas, as needed. Yonkers Pathways to Success is an official test site for the GED examination. For more information go to yonkerspublicschools.org/vive. Age requirement: 18 years (out of school) or older.

Alternative High School Equivalency Program (AHSEP)

AHSEP offers basic skills, GED preparation and career preparation to those students who have recently dropped out of high school. The flexible schedule includes twelve to fifteen hours per week of class instruction, counseling, employment preparation and vocational training. Students successfully completing this program are referred for the GEDTS Test. Age requirement: 17 to 21 years. Adult Basic Education (ABE) This course of study concentrates on helping students improve their reading, vocabulary and math skills, so they will be able to enter a high school equivalency program. Age requirement: 18 years or older.

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