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Students

Registration Dates



>  ESOL classes

>  Adult Literacy & Adult GED

>  Youth Education Program 

 

 

Facilities & Resources



All of our students can use these resources: ​

  • Lending library with more than 1,000 books, dictionaries, and other resources (see staff for a tour and to learn how to check out books)

  • Assistance with job searches, resume preparation, and other real world goals

​​Our programs are designed for adults who want to:
 
  • Improve their basic reading and writing skills 

  • Improve their English language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)

  • Prepare for the GED® or other High School Equivalency tests

  • Develop computer, health, civic, or financial literacy skills

 

We serve adults and also have a unique program for teens and young adults (ages 16 to 24) prepare for the GED or HiSET equivalency diplomas.

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Requirements

 

To enroll in our programs, prospective students must be able to: 

 

  • Commit to attending classes or tutoring sessions for a whole semester (2-4 days a week, depending on the program). 

  • Complete the required registration process. 

  • Be willing to give it your best - you are worth it.

 

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To learn more about program-specific eligibility requirements, please see our program pages: 

Community Resources



If you need information about child care, health care, legal services, transportation, or other resources, call this number: 2-1-1. 

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You can also click on this link to go to the NC 2-1-1 website, which contains information about many services in the Durham area. 

The Durham Literacy Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization

under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible

as allowed by law. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 56-1479534.

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