The Adult Education Center (AEC) is here to help you start or restart your path to success! Our free program is designed for individuals age 16 and older who want to:
- Prepare for the GED®
- Get ready for college
- Improve skills to qualify for better job opportunities
Why choose AEC?
- Tuition is completely free
- Learning materials are provided
- Students progress at their own pace
- Small group instruction supports your individual goals
Eligibility:
To enroll, you must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States. For details, see the list of acceptable documents.
What to bring to orientation:
- Social Security number
- Personal contact information and address
- Emergency contact information (if available)
And one of the following documents:
- REAL ID (Idaho Star Card driver’s license or state ID)
- U.S. birth certificate
- U.S. passport
- For other acceptable forms of identification, see the complete list of authorized documents.
For more information or to get started call (208) 665-5099 or e-mail aec@nic.edu.
Let us help you reach your goals and at no cost to you!
AEC Locations
NIC’s Adult Education Center has multiple locations to serve students throughout our North Idaho region.
Office Hours/Class Times
- Monday through Wednesday
- 10:30 a.m. to noon
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Evening - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday and Friday
- Closed
Online classes with instructor support are also available.
Location
AEC-Bonners Ferry Center
Bonners Ferry High School
485 Tamarack Lane
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone: (208) 267-3878
Email: aec@nic.edu
Office Hours/Class Times
- Monday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday Closed
Online classes with instructor support are also available.
Location
AEC-Sandpoint
NIC at Sandpoint
515 Pine St., Suite G
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: (208) 665-2796 / (208) 263-4594
Email: aec@nic.edu
GED® Test Program
A GED® credential is proof that you have U.S. high school-level education. The GED® is accepted by nearly all U.S. colleges, universities and employers, as well as many schools and organizations across the world
Students must register, schedule and pay for the GED® online at www.GED.com.
Students under the age of 18 must complete the Idaho GED Testing Wavier Application. A completed application can be dropped off, mailed, emailed or faxed to any of NIC’s AEC centers.
The GED test consists of four content areas:
- Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) – 150 minutes
- Mathematical Reasoning – 115 minutes
- Science – 90 minutes
- Social Studies – 75 minutes
The test is delivered exclusively on a computer, which provides a consistent testing experience nationwide and improved passing rates.
The GED now has 24-hour scoring on all four parts, including the new score report for reporting and remediation. Students can place in three score levels:
- GED® High School Equivalency (Score >145)
- GED® College Ready (Score >165)
- GED® College Ready + Credit (Score 175)