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

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

    Lab Hours:
    Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    Friday: 10 a.m. – Noon

    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

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

    Lab 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

    Expand your computer skills to be an efficient student or employee including typing, emails, internet safety, finding information online, word processing, creating presentations and spreadsheets, and more. Classes, held in Boise, are free and you have access to use classroom computers. 

    Computer Skills

    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. Classes begin Jan. 22 in Boise and are free of charge. 

    Pre-Mechatronics Classes

    2546 Writing Classes

    Improve your writing skills in 8-week classes. Writing for the GED includes how to write essays, short answers, and improve grammar and punctuation.  Classes, held in Boise, are free begin in April. 

    Writing Skills

    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