Bridge Programs: English Language Learning (ELL), Adult High School Diplomas (AHSD), High School Equivalencies (HSE), and Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Bridge Programs: Build Skills in Transitional Education Programs.
Our Bridge Programs, which include classes in English acquisition and adult high school diplomas and equivalencies, are designed to help multilingual learners achieve the most from their education and success, especially in preparation for college-level courses. Speaking with the student support network can help determine which courses are the best fit for success.
English Language Learning
Instruction for English Language Learners (ELL) is designed for students who speak languages other than English and who want to learn English. Classroom instruction focuses on developing a student’s life and work skills. Students improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in leveled classrooms from beginning through advanced. After our advanced level classes, our two Intensive level classes focus on listening and speaking and grammar and vocabulary, which can help with preparation for our college-level English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes as well as our certificate and degree pathways. We now offer a certificate of proficiency (COP) in English language acquisition for academic purposes (EAAP Certificate) at the undergraduate level. All students must be pre-tested upon enrollment to determine their appropriate instructional level.
Please visit the CMC ESL page for more information.
Two Pathways for an Adult High School Credential
CMC has two pathways to reach education and career goals: Adult High School Diploma (AHSD) and High School Equivalency (HSE) using the GED. Either option will further career and educational goals.
These CMC programs are offered in English and Spanish, and students can take classes at their own pace, either in the classroom, or from their homes. For more information on each pathway, please visit CMC’s AHSD/HSE page. Speak with a bilingual advisor about both pathways by visiting the AHSD/HSE Advising page.
Adult High School Diploma Program
A diploma earned in our Adult High School Diploma (AHSD) Program is a primary high school diploma, not an equivalency diploma. Students complete the AHSD to earn a high school diploma, issued by Colorado Mountain College, by achieving the required scores in one of the following assessments: ACT WorkKeys (most common), Accuplacer, or ASVAB. Students must also complete the Civics, Colorado History, and Genocide portions of the program. Many campuses offer bilingual instruction both in person and virtually. This program is for Colorado residents who are 21 years of age and older and who may have been away from school for many years.
Please visit the CMC AHSD page for more information.
High School Equivalency
A High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma is a secondary diploma equivalent to a high school diploma and is achieved by passing a series of standardized tests. Both GED and HiSet test preparation classes and official testing are available at CMC. HSE preparation classes are provided at many of our campuses, with some campuses offering bilingual instruction. Our authorized testing centers offer delivery of the official tests in both English and Spanish. The GED test has four subjects (Mathematics, Social Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts). The HiSET test has five subjects (Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies). This program is for Colorado residents, especially between the ages of 17 and 21, who may be looking for an alternative pathway to traditional high school.
Please visit the CMC HSE page for more information.
All official testing can be proctored at one of CMC’s authorized Pearson Vue Test Centers. Qualifying GED test candidates can choose to take official GED tests outside an authorized test center with an online Pearson Vue proctor through Pearson Vue’s OnVue online program. This option does cost more.
After successful completion of either the GED or the HiSET tests, the student will receive a Colorado High School Equivalency Diploma from the State of Colorado issued by the Colorado Department of Education.
GED® College Ready and GED® College Ready + Credit FAQ
In January 2016, the GED Testing Service announced GED® College Ready and GED® College Ready+ Credit performance levels. These two levels signify college readiness and academic credit equivalencies, respectively.
What are the Performance Levels on the GED® Test?
The GED® test has a range of 100 - 200 Scaled Score points and is subdivided into four performance levels:
- Performance Level 1: Below Pass (Scaled Scores 100 - 144)
- Performance Level 2: Pass/High School Equivalency (Scaled Scores 145 - 164)
- Performance Level 3: GED® College Ready (Scaled Scores 165 - 174)
- Performance Level 4: GED® College Ready + Credit (Scaled Scores 175 - 200)
What do Scores at the GED® College Ready Level mean?
Students who score 165 - 174 (on any given subject test) have demonstrated college readiness skills. When students enroll in postsecondary education, scores at this level may enable students to qualify for a waiver from developmental education requirements and courses and/or a waiver from placement testing.
What do Scores at the GED® College Ready + Credit Level mean?
Students who score 175 - 200 (on any given subject test) have demonstrated skills that could qualify them for the benefits at the GED® College Ready Plus level, enabling them to earn a recommendation to receive college credits when they enroll in a participating postsecondary institution.
Please visit the CMC HSE page for more information on our HSE classes.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
ABE courses, typically two credits each, focus on basic computer skills and digital literacy. The courses teach computer vocabulary, keyboarding skills, identifying and controlling basic computer hardware, internet basics, basic email skills, basic software skills, and applying basic computer skills of managing and organizing files, working within and creating files using software such as Google, Canvas, and other tools for academic learning activities and assignments.
Visit the nearest campus to learn more or to register.
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