Polk Education Pathways

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes prepare students for entry into the GED®  program. This course of study provides student instruction in reading, math and language skills. Students may take these classes to move into GED®  preparation class or to improve skills before entering college or vocational training.

East Area Adult School
300 Bridgers Ave, Auburndale
Class Times

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

(863) 965-5475
West Area Adult School
604 S. Central Ave, Lakeland
Class Times

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

(863) 499-2835

Registration Times:

East Area:

• Registration: Monday & Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

West Area:

• Registration: Registration may be completed after completion of the entrance test. The test is offered throughout each month on our main campus. Please call the office for available testing dates and times.

 

Off-Site Classes:

City Location Address Time Hours Apply
Haines City Oakland Neighborhood Center 915 Avenue E Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM 965-5475
Lake Wales Lake Wales High School 1 Highlander Way Monday and Thursday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM 965-5475
Winter Haven Polk State College 999 Avenue H Northeast, WSC bldg, Rm 135 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 965-5475
Winter Haven Ridge Technical College 7700 State Road 544, Portable 171 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM 965-5475
Winter Haven Ridge Technical College 7700 State Road 544, Portable 171 Tuesday, Wedesday, & Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 965-5475