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
Nampa
Community Locations
Additional Opportunities
Contact Us

English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL Career Pathways

GED Testing

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

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.

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
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

Adult Education – BoisePhone: 208.562.2575Email: boiseadulted@cwi.eduAda County Center Mallard Building

Adult Education – NampaPhone: 208.562.2068Email: nampaadulted@cwi.eduCanyon County Center

Adult Education – Community LocationsPhone: 208.562.2040Email: outreachadulted@cwi.edu