YWCA Tri-County Area offers free adult education in Norristown

Adults in the Norristown area interested in earning a high school diploma or improving their mastery of English may enroll in free classes sponsored by YWCA Tri-County Area’s Education and Training Center. Classes begin February 19.

Adults who want to earn a high school diploma may enroll in the 12-week session, which will help them improve basic skills in math, reading, and other subjects, and prepare them to test for the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma. Classes will be offered in the mornings and evenings.

English as a Second Language classes are geared toward non-native speakers of English; students will improve reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. Classes will be offered in the evenings.

All classes will take place in the former Sacred Heart Hospital, DeKalb and Fornance Streets, Norristown. YWCA Tri-County Area’s adult education classes follow all requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

YWCA Tri-County Area also offers adult education and English as a Second Language classes in Pottstown, and offers the Hi-SET written high school equivalency tests for any adult interested in earning the Pennsylvania-approved diploma. There is a cost for testing.

For enrollment information, call 610-326-7323.