Adult Education Center

North Idaho College’s Adult Education Center provides free classes for individuals age 16 and older who want to prepare for the GED®, transition to college or improve skills for employment advancement.

Students receive free tuition and learning materials, flexible individualized instruction and small-group classes designed around academic and career goals.

Class Enrollment Information

To enroll in classes:

• Call (208) 665-5099 to schedule an orientation appointment and meet with a student advisor.
• Attend orientation and complete a TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) basic skills assessment.
• Meet with the advisor to sign up for classes.

General orientation hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call to schedule a time. At the appointment, you will need to provide:

• Valid proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status.
• Social Security Number

Students who do not bring required documentation will not be able to complete orientation and assess.

For more information see About AEC Class Enrollment.

Student Orientation

All new Adult Education Center students must complete a 30-minute orientation before baseline testing. Use the link below to find a time that works for you.

Book Your Orientation

Eligibility requirements

AEC classes are funded as a federal public benefit. Enrollment is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals with valid birth certificates and identification, lawful permanent residents with valid green cards or verifying identification and non-citizens with documented lawful immigration status.

For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit the List of acceptable documents.

GED testing

Schedule tests in-person at an AEC testing center using the www.ged.com website.

For more information see GED Testing Information.

Students must present a valid government-issued ID at each testing appointment, including retests. Acceptable identification includes a state-issued ID card, driver’s license or Idaho Star Card. Testing is not permitted without valid identification. For additional acceptable forms of identification, see the List of acceptable documents .

Main Adult Education Center (AEC)

The Adult Education Center is located at 875 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The center is on the second floor of the Molstead Building, building 23 on the NIC campus map, between Hubbard Avenue and River Avenue.

For more information, contact the Adult Education Center at (208) 665-5099 or aec@nic.edu. 

Hours of Operation

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

Class Times:

• Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon.
• Monday through Thursday: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Online classes with instructor support are also available.

Other AEC Locations

NIC’s Adult Education Center also serves students in Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. While these locations offer more limited services, they continue to provide important educational support to their local communities.