Adult Education

Vision

"Empowering Adults Today for a Better Tomorrow"

Overview

The Fort Worth ISD Adult Education Department provides grant-funded programs designed to empower adult learners in Tarrant County with essential academic, language, and workforce skills. Through accessible and comprehensive education, these programs support individuals in achieving high school equivalency, advancing their careers, and fostering personal growth by enhancing their English language proficiency.

FWISD Adult Education and Literacy services include:

• High School Equivalency (GED/HSE) – Prepare for the GED and earn a Texas High School Equivalency diploma.
• Career Training – Gain hands-on training and earn industry-recognized credentials in high-demand careers.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) – Improve English speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
• ESL for Professionals – Advanced English instruction for degree holders, including free degree evaluation support.
• EL Civics – Learn English while preparing for U.S. citizenship.
• Workplace Literacy – Customized onsite English, reading, writing, and math classes for employees at no cost to employers.

Target Groups 16 and older

• 16 must be court order
• 17 & 18 must have parent consent

Please visit our Enrollment Process page or call 817-402-7555 for instructions on how to become a student in our program.

Important Notice!

Applicants must present an acceptable form of identification at registration.

• US REAL Driver’s License (with Yellow or Black Star)
• US State ID Card (with Yellow or Black Star)
• US Passport (Book or Card)

• US Birth Certificate - (with one of the documents above)

• Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

• Employment Authorization Card

• Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (with temporary I-551 language, stamped or endorsed)

• Temporary I-551 Stamp (on passport or I-94/I-94A, stamped or endorsed)

• Foreign Passport with Temporary I-551 Stamp or Machine Readable Immigrant Visa

• Arrival/Departure Record in Foreign Passport (I-94/I-94A) - (with a photo ID of any kind