Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville Campus

Basic Skills

A-B Tech Basic Skills

Adult Basic Education/GED Prep

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a program of instruction designed for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, problem solving or computation skills to function more effectively in society, on the job or in the family.

Adult Basic Education

General Educational Development (GED) Prep

The General Education Development (GED) program is designed to prepare adult students to take the GED tests that lead to a high school diploma equivalency.

GED Preparation and Testing

English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL is intended to improve the English reading, speaking, and writing skills of non-native students. American culture, history, and life skills are also taught.

English as a Second Language

Compensatory Education

The Compensatory Education Program is an academic program specifically for adults with mental retardation. Emphasis is placed on helping each student become as independent as possible, primarily by improving academic, social, survival, and independent-living skills.

Compensatory Education

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College    340 Victoria Road    Asheville, North Carolina 28801    USA