Adult Education

The Adult Learning Center (ALC) offers free GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction as well as no cost to low cost basic skills refresher classes. The Center offers an independent learning lab and structured classes to help meet the needs of students. The ALC is staffed with qualified, friendly teachers who are always willing to help

The ALC is funded through the South Dakota Department of Labor. Eligible students are at least 16 years old and beyond compulsory attendance age, not enrolled in any K-12 schools and possess a valid Social Security Card. The ALC is open Monday – Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are located in room 157 of the George Mickelson Education Center. 

Official GED testing is also available at STI. The complete GED is divided into 5 sub tests, Language Arts – Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts – Reading and Mathematics. There is a one time registration fee of $20.00.  Each sub test costs $12.00 and retests are $15.00. 

Please call 605.367.7997 for more information or to set up an orientation appointment.

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