Research & Resources

English Classes and GED Classes

GED Classes at the Library

Preparation classes are taught by paid Pima County Public Library tutors with Adult Education Certification.

View schedule of GED classes at the library.

English Language Classes at the Library

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and the library are offering a free program to adults over the age of 18 who want to learn how to speak, read, and write English.

View schedule of English classes at the library.

Classes Offered by Community Agencies

Adult Education Services

From the Arizona Department of Education. Classes includes:

• ABE
• GED preparation and testing
• English Language Acquisition for Adults for people who want to learn the English language
• Citizenship program helps people prepare to take the Citizenship Test

LEARN Literacy Education And Resource Network Program

The goal of the LEARN program is to provide adults (18 years or older) in the community with the skills and attitudes necessary to complete a successful term of probation (for probationers), become functional members of society, and/or pursue future educational opportunities. LEARN is a service of Pima County Adult Probation, but serves any adults in Pima County. Each LEARN lab offers computer assisted instruction in:

• Literacy
• Adult Basic Education
• GED preparation courses

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson (LVT)

The Literacy Volunteers of Tucson partners with the Library to offer adults in our community access to language learning and basic literacy skills in our branch libraries. If you would like to be a tutor, please contact LVT at 882-8006. Services include:

• English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) using team teaching for small groups of students.
• Basic literacy skills (Adult Basic Education or ABE) using one-on-one tutoring.
• ELAA conversation groups at some local libraries.

Pima Community College Adult Basic Education

Pima College Adult Education program (PCAE) offers classes at Learning Centers in Tucson in:

• Adult Basic Education (ABE - basic reading, writing and math)
• GED high-school equivalency preparation
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• English and Spanish literacy
• Computer skills
• Citizenship preparation

Somali Bantu Association of Tucson, AZ

Offers the following services:

• ESL tutoring
• ESL practice lab and library
• Computer classes
• Citizenship Assistance
• Citizenship Classes