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Fall registration is complete. New classes will begin in January. For information on registering for classes, please visit the Register for Classes links below.

Laurel Ridge Community College Adult Education is proud to serve the region with FREE classes that help students improve academic, English language (ESL), and workplace skills. We serve the City of Winchester and the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren. Classes are held at local schools, churches, and libraries throughout the region.

In accordance with federal law, our adult education services are provided for individuals who are:

  1. U.S. Citizens or Nationals
  2. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs/Green Card holders)
  3. Refugees
  4. Asylees
  5. Individuals granted parole for at least one year
  6. Conditional entrants
  7. Cuban/Haitian entrants
  8. Victims of trafficking with T-visa or other documented status
  9. Other eligible noncitizens as defined under 8 U.S.C. §1641

All adult students enrolling in our programs will be asked to provide one form of documentation verifying either citizenship or eligible immigration status.

For U.S. Citizens:

  • U.S. Passport or Passport Card
  • U.S. Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • State-issued Driver’s License or ID card issued in compliance with REAL ID Act (Note: Standard driver’s licenses without REAL ID marking may be accepted only if accompanied by evidence of Social Security Number verification)
  • Social Security Card (when combined with state-issued photo ID)

For Eligible Noncitizens:

  • Permanent Resident Card (Green Card – Form I-551)
  • Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94) showing refugee, asylee, parole, or conditional entrant status
  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD – Form I-766) with eligible category code
  • Other DHS/USCIS documentation demonstrating qualifying status

PLEASE NOTE: Individuals in the U.S. solely on a tourist visa, student visa, temporary worker visa, or without lawful immigration status are not eligible.

HOW TO REGISTER

1. All students must complete this form PRIOR to attending a registration session. You may translate this form or get help completing it. You may call our office if you need further assistance. 540-869-0747. This form must be completed and submitted before attending a registration session: https://studentportal.literacypro.com/va/providers/304

2. Look at the ESL Class Schedule or the GED Class Schedule and select a location that works for you.

3. Attend the session. Registration will last two hours. Please do not bring children.

4. Please bring required documentation.

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I did it! I’m so grateful I was able to take your classes. This was a beautiful experience and I’d love if more people could be part of this program.

Giuliana Mayyou

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I would like to express my gratitude for being awarded the GED Scholarship. It means so much to me and my family that I can continue my education. Earning my GED opened the doors to further my education. This scholarship will be an immense financial support towards my first year of college.

Sarahi Anderson

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I started my citizenship in September 2020 and a year later I am a new citizen to this country. I enrolled in the online civics class because I did not just want to become a citizen, but to also learn the history of this country. My teacher, Catherine Gilbert, was an excellent and I learned so much from her.

Luisa Atsina

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Since I have been attending classes, I have found an open door policy from the administration who are always willing to help. It is a great feeling when that happens. This program has provided a wonderful experience.

Ileana Bunch

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