Adult Basic Education / Adult High School Program
The BCCC Adult Basic Education (ABE) Department is a leader in helping adults achieve functional literacy and important life skills. BCCC is the largest provider of literacy services in Baltimore City. Classes are offered online and in-person.
BCCC offers a basic computer literacy course that prepares ABE/GED students for the computer-based GED test by identifying and applying test-taking strategies, as well as enhancing digital literacy skills.
Students must be at least 18 years of age and have not earned a high school diploma to be eligible for our free GED® Test Preparation or Basic Skills (Pre GED®) course. Take the placement assessment test to determine the appropriate class or classes in the program. Testing is available by appointment or walk-in. Please see testing times shown below.
Click here to complete the Inquiry form for ABE/GED classes.
September Registration is Open August 17 - 28, 2026
Returning ABE/GED students are invited to register for Fall 2026 classes at the BCCC Harbor location. Stop by during the registration period to secure your place in an upcoming ABE/GED class.
Registration Dates: Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 28, 2026
Registration Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: BCCC Harbor Location at 710 E. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Questions? Please email Ms. Jones at cjones3@bccc.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you back for this fall.
Placement Testing Hours
Classes are at no cost to you. Some classes meet virtually and others are in-person at 710 E. Lombard Street, room 61 (first first floor of parking garage).
ABE/GED Test (assessment) Center Hours (allow 2 - 3 hours for testing)
| DAY | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORNING: Arrival Time | 9 - 10 am | 9 - 10 am | 9 - 10 am | CLOSED | 9 - 10 am |
| AFTERNOON: Arrival Time | 1 - 2 pm | 1 - 2 pm | CLOSED | 4 - 6 pm | CLOSED |
NOTE: Closed Daily for lunch break from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Adult Basic Education Class Schedule
SUMMER 2026
JULY (6-week classes)
Registration Now Open
| Program | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| READING/RLA | 7/6/2026 | 8/12/2026 |
| MATH | 7/7/2026 | 8/20/2026 |
FALL 2026
SEPTEMBER (10-week classes)
Registration Opens July 20, 2026
| Program | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| READING/RLA | 9/14/2026 | 11/18/2026 |
| MATH | 9/15/2026 | 11/19/2026 |
WINTER 2027
JANUARY (10-week classes)
Registration Opens November 9, 2026
| Program | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| READING/RLA | 1/11/2027 | 3/17/2027 |
| MATH | 1/12/2027 | 3/18/2027 |
SPRING 2027
APRIL (10-week classes)
Registration Opens February 8, 2027
| Program | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| READING/RLA | 4/12/2027 | 6/21/2027 |
| MATH | 4/13/2027 | 6/22/2027 |
IET Program / Adult High School Diploma
FALL 2026
Registration Opens August 3, 2026, for CNA/GNA / Integrated Education & Training Program:
SEPTEMBER 2026 - DECEMBER 2026
WINTER 2027
Registration Opens December 1 , 2026, for Construction / Integrated Education & Training Program:
JANUARY 2027 - APRIL 2027
SPRING 2027
Registration Opens March 8, 2027, for Childcare / Integrated Education & Training Program:
APRIL 2027 - JUNE 2027
NOTE* Integrated Education & Training Program candidates are selected based on qualifying TABE scores. Due to limited seating, please visit the Inner Harbor Instructional Site in Room 61.
Location
Baltimore City Community College
710 E. Lombard Street, Room 61
Baltimore, MD 21202
The following transit lines have routes that pass near 710 E Lombard St:
- Bus: 71,76
- Citylink Brown
- Citylink Navy
- Citylink Purple
- Citylink Yellow
- Rutland Avenue
Contact Us
Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division - Adult Basic Education
Harbor Instructional Site
710 East Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD, 21202
David Hase
Intake Assessment Specialist
(410) 209-2286 (office)
dhase@bccc.edu
Zipporah Brown
Administrative Assistant II
710 E. Lombard Street, Room 23
410-986-5486 (office)
zbrown3@bccc.edu