The BCCC Adult Basic Education (ABE) Department is a leader in helping adults achieve functional literacy and important life skills. BCCC is the largest provider of literacy services in Baltimore City. Classes are offered online and in-person.

BCCC offers a basic computer literacy course that prepares ABE/GED students for the computer-based GED test by identifying and applying test-taking strategies, as well as enhancing digital literacy skills. 

Must be at least 18 years of age and have not earned a high school diploma to be eligible for our free GED® Test Preparation or Basic Skills (Pre GED®) course. Take the placement assessment test to determine the appropriate class or classes in the program. Testing is available by appointment or walk-in. Please see testing times shown below.

Inquiry form for GED classes: Click here to inquire about ABE/GED classes.

Classes are at no cost to you, some classes meet virtually and others are in-person.

ABE/GED TEST (ASSESSMENT) CENTER HOURS (allow 2 - 3 hours for testing)

NOTE: Closed Daily for Lunch Break 12 pm – 1 pm 

Location: 710 E. Lombard Street, room 61, 1st floor of parking garage

Baltimore City Community College
710 E. Lombard Street, Room 61  
Baltimore, MD 21202

The following transit lines have routes that pass near 710 E Lombard St:

• Bus: 71,76
• Citylink Brown
• Citylink Navy
• Citylink Purple
• Citylink Yellow
• Rutland Avenue.

Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division - Adult Basic Education

Harbor Instructional Site
710 East Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD, 21202

David Hase
Intake Assessment Specialist
(410) 209-2286 (office)
dhase@bccc.edu

Zipporah Brown
Administrative Assistant II
710 E. Lombard Street, Room 23
410-986-3215 (office)
zbrown3@bccc.edu