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 - 1:30 PM
Tuesday-Thursday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
West Area Adult School
604 S. Central Ave, Lakeland
Class Times
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tuesday/Thursday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Orientation:
• Held every Tuesday between 1:45 PM and 5:45 PM
• Walk-in orientation (No need for students to call or sign up)
Off-Site Classes:
| City | Location | Address | Time | Hours | Apply |
| Bartow | Bartow High School | 1270 Broadway Avenue, Portable 99-727 | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 499-2835 |
| Bartow | Bartow High School | 1270 Broadway Avenue, Portable 99-727 | Tuesday / Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 499-2835 |
| Davenport | Davenport Community Campus | 8 Palmetto Street W | Tuesday - Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 965-5475 |
| Fort Meade | Gause Riverside Academy | 1002 NE 6th Street | Tuesday - Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 965-5475 |
| Haines City | Bethune Neighborhood Center | 915 Avenue E | Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 965-5475 |
| Lake Wales | Lake Wales High School | 1 Highlander Way | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 965-5475 |
| Lakeland | First Baptist Church | 1010 Memorial Boulevard | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 11:15 AM | 499-2835 |
| Lakeland | Polk State College | 3425 Winter Lake Road, Room LAC1203 | Tuesday / Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 499-2835 |
| Lakeland | Sleepy Hill Middle School | 2215 Sleepy Hill Road, Room 418 | Tuesday / Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 499-2835 |
| Mulberry | Mulberry High School | 1 Panther Place, Room I2 & D1 | Tuesday / Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 499-2835 |
| Wahneta | Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission | 2150 Bomber Road | Tuesday / Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 965-5475 |
| Winter Haven | Career Source Polk | 500 N Lake Howard Drive | Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 965-5475 |
| Winter Haven | Career Source Polk | 500 N Lake Howard Drive | Monday - Thursday | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 965-5475 |
| Winter Haven | Polk State College | 999 Avenue H Northeast | Tuesday / Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 965-5475 |
| Winter Haven | Ridge Technical College | 7700 State Road 544 | Tuesday - Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 965-5475 |