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Adult Education, GED, and ESL

Would you like to get ahead in life? Need help preparing for a high school equivalency test? Need English as a Second Language (ESL) classes? Are you seeking to improve your reading and writing skills? Want to get your skills ready for college classes? Want to apply for a job promotion or a raise? We are here to help! Read more below to find out about Grayson College’s Adult Education & Literacy Program!

General Information:

Classes are offered FREE due to generous funding by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Classes are available throughout Grayson, Cooke, & Fannin Counties
Day and evening class options (see below for the current schedule)
We offer both in-person and online (Zoom) classes
Classes offered throughout the whole year
Classes are added or schedules modified to meet students' needs
New students are accepted at any time

Classes Offered:

High School Equivalency Test Prep (GED)
English as a Second Language
Citizenship
TSI Prep
Refresher Courses

Refresher courses are designed to be highly customizable while refreshing skills and building confidence for those entering college or seeking employment in a new field.

Eligibility for Services:

Are at least 17 years of age
Function below the high school level
Lack a high school credential
Seek to improve basic reading, writing, language, & math skills
Are unable to speak, read, or write in English
Seek the skills needed for the U.S. Citizenship test
Need help to study for the Texas Successive Initiative (TSI)

How to enroll:

Call 903-463-8784 to make an appointment, or complete our Interest Form

Class Schedule by Location

Courses in Bonham
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Bonham High School	Beginning ESL (NRS 1-3)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	1002 Warpath Dr., Bonham, TX 75415
Bonham High School	Intermediate/Advanced ESL (NRS 4-6)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	1002 Warpath Dr., Bonham, TX 75415

Courses in Gainesville
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Gainesville ABE AM	HSE	Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm	1311 N. Grand Ave, Suite 200, Gainesville, TX 76240

Courses in Denison and at Grayson College
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Grayson ABE AM	HSE Math & Science (M/W) English & Social Studies (T/TH)	Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm	6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020- Advanced Tech Building- Room #103
Grayson ABE PM	HSE English & Social Studies (Mondays) Math & Science (Wednesdays) Math & English (Thursdays)	Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020- Advanced Tech Building- Room #103
Grayson ESL AM	Beginning ESL (NRS 1-3)	Monday and Wednesday, 9 am to 12 pm	6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020- CIS Building- Room #107
Grayson ESL AM	Multi-level ESL	Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm	6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020- CIS Building- Room #107
Grayson TSI Open Math & ELAR Lab	TSI Math & English Language Arts	Tuesday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020- CIS Building- Room #107 Open to all Bridge to College Math & TSI ELAR Students
Workforce ABE AM	HSE	Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm	2415 S. Austin Ave, Denison, TX 75020

Courses in Sherman
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Sherman Middle School	Beginning/Intermediate ESL (NRS 1-4)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	2201 E. Lamar St., Sherman, TX 75090
Sherman Middle School	Advanced ESL (NRS 5-6)	Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	2201 E. Lamar St., Sherman, TX 75090

Online Courses
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Online ABE AM	HSE	Monday and Wednesday, 9 am to 12 pm	Zoom
Online BRIDGE PM	ESL/HSE	Monday and Wednesday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm	Zoom

Courses in Van Alstyne
Class Name	Course Content	Meeting Time	Location
Van Alstyne ABE AM	HSE	Monday and Wednesday, 9 am to 12 pm	1455 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495- Room #- SCM-109
Van Alstyne ESL AM	Multi-level ESL	Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 12 pm	1455 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495- Room #- SCM-109