The College Preparation program helps students to transition into college, by acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully complete college-level courses. College Prep students prepare for college entrance examinations and are expected to enroll in a college or university upon completion of the program.
TABE requirements:
TABE 11/12 minimum score in Reading. 501
Previous college entrance results are also considered. To apply, click here
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) or ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
This is an evening program that focuses on helping students speak, read and write English well. There are two levels of ESOL at BEOC: Intermediate and Advanced. Both levels help students to improve their English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in order to continue their education or gain employment. Students focus on academic and work-related vocabulary. At the Advanced Level, students also take an Introduction to Computer course that leads to certification in Microsoft Digital Literacy. However, both levels include computer-aided instruction. Upon completion of ESOL classes, students are encouraged to continue into other BEOC programs: High School Equivalency, College Preparation, or career certificate programs.
Please note, placement in a class is based on admissions test scores. To apply, click here
This program offers students who have not graduated from high school the opportunity to prepare for the General Educational Development Test (GED). There are three levels of HSE at BEOC: Beginning HSE, Pre HSE, and HSE Preparation. Initial placement is based on admissions test scores. Previous official test scores, as well as high school performance, are also considered for placement. BEOC is an official HSE Testing Center. Students may test as soon as they complete the program.
Beginning HSE
Beginning HSE courses help students to improve their skills in reading and mathematics. Upon completion, students retest for advancement to higher levels. Course performance and previous official test scores are also considered for placement and advancement.
Pre HSE
Students improve their skills in reading, writing, and math skills. Upon completion, students retest to advance to HSE Prep. Course performance and previous official test scores are also considered for placement and advancement.
HSE Prep
Students improve and strengthen their skills in reading, writing, math, science and social studies in preparation for the HSE exam. HSE Prep students take the GED Ready to assess readiness for the GED exam. Course performance and previous official test scores are also considered in recommending students to take the GED. BEOC is an official HSE Testing Center. Students are able to test upon completion of their program. Upon receipt of their GED diploma, students may enroll in college preparation or a career program.
TABE requirements:
Beginning HSE –TABE 11/12 minimum scores are Reading 442-480/Math 449-480
Pre HSE –TABE 11/12 minimum scores are Reading 481-518/Math 481-516
HSE Prep – TABE 11/12 minimum scores are Reading 519/ Math 517 To apply, click here
