External Diploma Program

The External Diploma Program (EDP) is an opportunity for mature adults to earn a high school diploma. The program assumes that many adults have learned required skills at home or on the job since they left school. After an initial assessment and learning period, EDP consists of six detailed projects, followed by oral interviews, in which adults demonstrate competencies such as oral and written communication, computation, problem-solving, reading, and critical thinking.

EDP is offered year round. Since there are no formal class meetings, participants and assessors arrange appointments based on individual schedules. For more information, call the Basic Studies Program Coordinator at (425) 235-5837.