Basic Education consists of the following programs, which are offered at both Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Pierce College Puyallup: Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Completion (HSC), Pierce College Adult Diploma (PCAD), General Education Development (GED) and Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST).

Students enrolled in ABE and ESL courses will earn S/P/NP grades.

More information can be found at www.pierce.ctc.edu/general-ed

Note: these programs do not apply to international students on F-1 visas. International students interested in high school completion must contact the International Education department.