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Learn English

CLICK HERE to Learn English with PALS
This appointment is for people who want to learn English to read, write, speak, and listen to English. Students should be 19 years old.

Esta cita es para personas que desean aprender a leer, escribir, hablar y escuchar inglés. Los estudiantes deben tener 19 años.

Ce rendez-vous s'adresse aux personnes qui souhaitent apprendre à lire, écrire, parler et écouter l'anglais. Les élèves doivent avoir 19 ans.

Winter/Spring classes begin in late January 2024.
Check back in November and December for open registration times.

Children are not permitted in the Academic Testing Center,
so please make arrangements for childcare.

NOTE: All potential students should be at least 19 years old.

The first step is to find the right FREE class for you! Placement take two to three hours, and several things happen at your appointment:

You will fill out paperwork with your contact information.
You will take a placement test to see what class is best for you. Don’t worry! This is only to see what class you need, so there is no failing!
You will meet with a specialist to go over your choices and officially register for your FREE classes.

Earn a Maryland high school diploma!
NOTE: All potential students should be at least 19 years old.

CLICK HERE for Diploma Programs Intake and Assessment with PALS
This appointment is for people AGE 19 AND OLDER who want to enter a high school diploma program with PALS. We offer two options, based on a student's intake assessment scores.

Adult Basic Education GED prep classes are offered in reading/social studies and math/science combinations. These classes prepare students for taking the four GED subject tests. Classes are free; the GED tests have a fee and are administered through GED.com.

National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is a self-guided program that includes a variety of assignments, projects, and activities that are completed on a computer. Students must be self-motivated and learn independently, as there is no instructional component. Student work is reviewed through weekly one-to-one appointments with trained assessment staff. NOTE: There is a minimum CASAS score needed to qualify.

Click here for more information about our diploma programs.

If you have children, this may be the location for you!
Our classes at the Washington County Family Center are open to parents age 19 and older who have children under the age of 16. Children ages 0-3 may be eligible for free childcare during class. Families learn together, and our PALS team offers classes for those who need a high school diploma and those who want to learn English.

For more information and to schedule an intake appointment, contact the PALS office.

Contact PALS

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Main Office

Location: LRC-348
Phone: 240-500-2313
Email: pals@hagerstowncc.edu
Website: Visit our Website
Facebook: Follow the PALS page!

Diploma Requests

The PALS office does NOT have any access to transcripts and copies of diplomas for prior students. We cannot and will not release any information about prior students or their records. Please make any requests to the appropriate office:

GED credentials previously earned can be requested through GED.com. NOTE: Current testers receive directions about obtaining their diploma and transcript via email immediately after passing the fourth module.

NEDP transcripts or replacement diplomas can be requested by completing the NEDP Credentialing Request Form.

PALS (Program of Adult Literacy Services) Resource Guide: START HERE