Adult Education & GED Prep

Change your life with essential skills necessary to reach your goals and be successful in today’s society through College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Adult Education program.

    Adult Education classes can help you: 

    • enhance your math and English skills
    • study for the GED test
    • or prepare for college or a career.

    Classes are FREE to adults 16 and older, not currently enrolled in public school. Choose to take classes in Boise, Nampa, or the community locations listed below. 

    Boise

    Adult Education classes in Boise are held at CWI's Ada County Center Mallard Building in room 1121.

    • Visit Boise Adult Education Flyer to view class details. 
    • To take classes at our Boise location, get started by scheduling an appointment.

    Community Learning Center Hours:
    Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Schedule an Appointment in Boise

    Adult Education student studying in a lab
    Students and a teacher in the Nampa Adult Education lab

    Nampa

    Adult Education classes in Nampa are held at CWI's Canyon County Center in room 106.

    • Visit Nampa Adult Education Flyer to view class details. 
    • To take classes at our Nampa location, get started by scheduling an appointment.

    Community Learning Center Hours:
    Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    Schedule an Appointment in Nampa

    Community Locations

    In addition to classes in Boise and Nampa, CWI also offers Adult Education classes at the following community locations: 

    To get started, contact: 
    208.562.2040
    outreachadulted@cwi.edu

    Adult Education students studying together

    Additional Opportunities

    Build your skills in preparation for college or a career by participating in the classes and workshops listed below. 

    2546 Computer Skills Classes

    Enhance your computer skills to become a more efficient and capable student or employee!

    Beginner: Build a strong foundation with typing skills, professional email writing, internet safety, and an introduction to essential computer programs.

    Intermediate: Take your skills further by improving typing and email proficiency, conducting effective online research, mastering word processing, creating presentations, and working with spreadsheets.

    Advanced: Develop expertise in multimedia projects, file management, and cloud storage while refining your skills in presentations, spreadsheets, and word processing. Learn to leverage technology for problem-solving.

    • Free classes in Boise.
    • Classroom computers available for use during sessions.

    Computer Skills Classes

    2546 Pre-Mechatronics Classes

    Learn about and prepare for CWI's Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program. Pre-Mechatronics classes will cover key concepts, help you begin building your digital skill set, and prepare you for exciting career opportunities.

    • Free classes held in Boise
    • View the flyer linked below for class details

    Pre-Mechatronics Classes

    Contact Us

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    208.562.2575
    boiseadulted@cwi.edu
    Mallard Building
    Ada County Center Mallard Building
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    208.562.2068
    nampaadulted@cwi.edu
    Canyon County Center
    Canyon County Center
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    208.562.2040
    outreachadulted@cwi.edu