West Area Adult School

West Area Adult School is dedicated to providing adult education programs delivered with integrity and at the highest level of quality and service. We provide individualized instruction in a classroom setting with highly qualified state certified teachers. Our small class size provides an environment that is conducive to adult learners who wish to complete their GED preparation, improve their English skills, raise their scores for entry to postsecondary institutions and prepare for job related advancement. Students are provided with this instruction and state of the art technology resources at a low cost tuition fee of $ 45.00 per term for Florida residents and $ 180.00 per term for out of state students.
The programs available at West Area Adult are:
ABE: Adult Basic Education
Supports student improvement in reading, writing and math skills.

GED: General Education Development
Prepares students for the General Education Development (GED) exams.
ESOL: English for Speakers of other Languages
Teaches adult students to read, write and speak English or improve their English skills.
Classes are open to adults 16 years or older who are not enrolled in a K-12 school. Enrollment is open-entry/open-exit with students progressing at their own pace toward their academic, career, and/or personal goals. Daytime and evening classes are offered on campus located at 604 South Central Avenue in Lakeland, as well as at various extension locations in western Polk County.