Adult Basic Skills

Welcome!

• Do you want to improve your reading, writing, or math skills?
• Do you want to earn your GED?
• Do you want to learn English? ¿Quieres aprender inglés?  

COCC can help you take a big step wherever you are in your life.

• Classes are $30 per term (11-12 weeks in a term).
• Each term, most classes meet two or three times each week in three-hour sessions for ten weeks.
• Scholarships are available to students in need.
• Classes are available in Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, and Warm Springs.
• We offer classes for most learning levels.
• Instructors are available to support you and help you learn and succeed.
• Meet other students and join a positive community.
• Prepare to go to college or improve your skills to move to a better job or career.  

For your work, for your life, and for your future, start learning at COCC today! Each new student starts with a Welcome Session. These Welcome Sessions help students find the best class for their learning needs. We look forward to meeting you. 

"If I can do it, you can do it."

Additional Information

Adult Basic Skills subjects include reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and English Language Learner (sometimes commonly referred to as ESL or English as a Second Language courses).  

View our schedule of upcoming classes.  

We also offer classes that help you succeed in selected COCC college courses. We offer support classes for Early Childhood Education, Medical Assisting, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Manufacturing classes. We also offer a support class for students who are working on their GED and would like to try out a college class. 

Important Links

• GED Prep
• English Language Learner
• Welcome Sessions
• Resources for Students
• Schedule of Classes
• Student Stories
• Meet our Instructors
• En Español

GED Prep

Prepare to take the GED exam.

English Language Learner

Practice speaking, reading, and writing English.

Schedule of Classes 

View class days, times, and campus locations.