The PRE GED Preparation Program is designed for adult learners who want to strengthen their academic foundation before enrolling in the official GED program. This preparatory course focuses on essential reading, writing, and mathematics skills while introducing science and social studies concepts at an accessible level. It is ideal for individuals who need additional academic support to build confidence and develop study strategies before advancing to the GED level.
Students participate in instructor-led lessons that emphasize comprehension, communication, and critical thinking. The program helps learners improve literacy, numeracy, and test-taking techniques through guided practice and individualized feedback. Upon completion, students are well-prepared to continue their education and transition smoothly into the full GED Preparation Program.
What you will learn in this course:
• Reading comprehension and vocabulary building
• Grammar, sentence structure, and essay writing
• Basic arithmetic, fractions, and decimals
• Study habits and goal setting
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Introduction to science and social studies
• Improving focus and academic confidence
• Developing test-taking strategies
• Time management and personal organization
• Preparation for the GED Preparation Program
Section : Morning 7 Weeks | Section : Afternoon 11 Weeks | Section : Evening 11 Weeks | Section : Saturdays 29 Weeks |
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| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM | Monday-Friday 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
Online Pre-GED Preparation Program Overview
Build the foundational literacy, numeracy, organization, study, and critical-thinking skills needed to progress confidently toward full GED-level preparation. Course code: PGPPO.
Foundational Skills You Will Develop
Reading and Vocabulary
Improve comprehension, identify main ideas and supporting details, use context clues, build vocabulary, and discuss increasingly complex informational and literary texts.
Writing and Communication
Practice grammar, sentence structure, paragraph development, organization, editing, written responses, essay foundations, and clear communication.
Mathematics Foundations
Strengthen whole-number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, basic problem solving, mathematical vocabulary, accuracy, and step-by-step reasoning.
Science and Social Studies Foundations
Build background knowledge and practice reading accessible scientific, historical, civic, geographic, and data-based materials.
Study Readiness and Academic Confidence
Develop goal setting, focus, time management, personal organization, note-taking, critical thinking, practice-question analysis, test strategies, online learning skills, and confidence through guided lessons and feedback.
Pre-GED Is a Bridge to GED-Level Preparation
This foundational course is not the official GED test and does not issue a high school equivalency credential. Progression to full GED preparation depends on skill development and IDI's current academic procedures. Official testing rules are determined by the learner's jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Online Pre-GED Preparation Program?
It is a foundational online course for adults who want to strengthen reading, writing, mathematics, study, and critical-thinking skills before advancing to a full GED preparation program.
How is Pre-GED different from GED preparation?
Pre-GED develops prerequisite literacy, numeracy, academic confidence, and study habits. Full GED preparation focuses more directly on readiness for the four official GED subject tests.
What is the course code?
The course code shown on the page is PGPPO.
What subjects are included?
Topics include reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, arithmetic, fractions, decimals, and introductory science and social studies.
Is the program online?
The page presents the program as online and instructor-led. Confirm the platform, live-class requirements, attendance policy, technology requirements, and current schedule with IDI.
Who may benefit from Pre-GED preparation?
Adults who need additional support in literacy, numeracy, organization, study skills, test strategies, or academic confidence before beginning full GED-level preparation may benefit.
Does this course include the official GED test?
No. This is foundational preparation and is not the official GED test. Official eligibility, registration, testing, scores, and credentials are controlled by the applicable testing and education authorities.
Does IDI issue a GED or high school equivalency credential?
No. IDI provides education and preparation. The official authority in the learner's jurisdiction determines eligibility and issues any resulting high school equivalency credential.
Does completion guarantee admission to or success in a GED program?
No. Completion supports readiness but does not guarantee placement, admission, completion, a passing test score, or a credential. Confirm progression requirements with IDI.
How long does the program take?
The page displays morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend formats ranging from approximately seven to twenty-nine weeks. Confirm the actual section duration and calendar with IDI.
How much does the program cost?
The page currently displays a total cost of $3,500 with payment-plan options. Confirm tuition, included materials or services, fees, payment dates, and refund terms directly with IDI.
What technology is required?
Students should expect to need reliable internet and a suitable computer or device. Confirm browser, camera, microphone, software, platform, and technical-support requirements before class.
How will I know when I am ready for full GED preparation?
Readiness may be informed by instructor feedback, progress evaluations, skill mastery, practice performance, attendance, and IDI placement procedures. Ask IDI how progression is evaluated.
Where should I verify official GED rules?
Verify eligibility, identification, accommodations, registration, testing, fees, scores, retesting, and credential rules with GED Testing Service and the official education authority for your jurisdiction.
