Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes prepare students to either earn a high school diploma or take the GED exam. Students can take ABE classes in math, reading, writing, science, history, computers, art, PE and health. Students can also earn high school credit in ABE classes. As students complete their studies in ABE they are ready to either enroll in college level courses or find employment.
Eligibility
All persons 16 and over are eligible to enroll in College and Career Readiness classes, which are offered in the day and evening at the Ellensburg Learning Center, Grandview Campus, La Casa Hogar in Yakima, Sunnyside Learning Center, Toppenish Learning Center, and Yakima Campus.
If you would like to earn a High School Diploma, bring to YVC all high school transcripts from schools you previously attended.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Enrollment is ongoing. Classes are open entry/open exit, but usually fill early in the quarter.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS
STEP 1
Contact the location you wish to attend to get the current entrance assessment schedule. You do not need an appointment.
STEP 2
Bring a check or money order in the amount of $25.00 to the skills assessment appointment to pay your tuition fee. See specific programs for details. Some programs may not have a tuition fee.
STEP 3
Meet with an advisor to help select your classes.
Campus & Learning Center Locations
Yakima Campus
509.574.6850
S. 16th & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902 (Sundquist)
Grandview Campus
509.882.7000
500 W. Main Street, Grandview, WA 98930
Toppenish Learning Center
509.834.4550
720 West Third Avenue, Toppenish, WA 98948
Ellensburg Learning Center
509.925.4011
401 E. Mountainview, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Sunnyside Learning Center
509.837.9623
2590 Yakima Valley HWY, Sunnyside, WA 98944
La Casa Hogar
509.457.5058
106 S. 6th St, Yakima, WA 98901