Overview

The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is a hands-on learning program that assesses the high school level skills of adults and out-of-school youth. The NEDP evaluates the reading, writing, math, and workforce readiness skills with real-world relevance. This program is ideal for the adult who has life experience and is a motivated, independent learner.

NEDP:

Assesses high school-level skills awarding a traditional diploma so graduates can meet their academic and career goals

Designed for self-directed out-of-school youth and adults with life and work experiences and a general familiarity with the computer

Offers flexible scheduling and confidentiality

Includes tasks for in-demand career and lifelong learning experiences in Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace

Evaluates skills based on the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards.