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General Education Development (GED)

Anyone 16 years of age or older who has officially withdrawn from school and does not have a high school diploma can prepare for the General Educational Development Test (GED) by taking free GED preparation classes offered by Illinois Central College.

Our GED classes cover all subject areas found on the GED Test:

  • Language Arts - Reading
  • Language Arts - Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • GED Constitution Test *

* The Constitution Test is a required part of the GED Test in Illinois and covers the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions, and the U.S. flag. Students are given an opportunity to take the GED Constitution Test while they are enrolled in our GED classes if they do not have proof of completing the constitution requirement at an Illinois high school.

Students who enroll in our classes range in age from 16 to 73. They have found that earning a GED certificate can be the first step toward meeting their personal goals and enhancing their self-esteem. Many of our students are taking GED preparation classes in order to find employment, advance on the job, or continue their education.

Our GED classes are offered at a variety of times and locations. A free online GED preparation program is available for qualified applicants. A Spanish GED class is offered for those wanting to prepare to take the GED Test in Spanish.

Students interested in enrolling in our free GED classes must schedule a screening which consists fo a reading and a math test to determine which of our classes will best meet their needs.

For more information, please contact Sue Mahoney at (309) 690-6827 or Susan Smith at (309) 694-5240