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Adult Education Center

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!

Main AEC Center is located at the NIC Campus

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hours:

  • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday - Closed

The main Adult Education Center (AEC) is located on the NIC campus and offers a wide range of resources and tools to support your educational goals. Our additional locations in Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry provide more limited services while still offering essential support to the communities they serve.

Other AEC Locations

NIC’s Adult Education Center has multiple locations to serve students throughout our North Idaho region. 

Office Hours/Class Times

  • Monday and Tuesday
    • Morning class  10:30 a.m. -  12:00 p.m.
    • Afternoon class  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    • Evening class  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    • Morning class 10:30 a.m. -  12:00 p.m.
    • Afternoon/Evening class 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 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. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 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