What is the National External Diploma Program (NEDP)?
The NEDP is a high school diploma program for the adult who has acquired many academic skills through life and work experiences. This flexible program allows you to complete assignments at home, set your own pace, and work with knowledgeable and helpful professional educators. Through a series of take-home projects and spot check interviews, this program measures your academic and life skills, including, but not limited to:
Reading
writing
mathematics
oral communication
critical thinking
As you work toward your high school diploma, you will demonstrate and increase your awareness of occupational, social, consumer, aesthetic, government, and scientific issues by:
Using data-gathering skills
manipulating data
analyzing data
applying data
solving problems
This program is Recommended for Adults who:
Are highly motivated
are 21 years or older
are self-directed
prefer to demonstrate their knowledge in practical ways
are comfortable using a computer
Program Features:
Confidentiality
flexible study schedule
ability to demonstrate mastery of skills without requiring classroom time
Completion Time:
Varies with the individual student because NEDP is self-paced
average completion time is six months to two years
THE NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM OFFERS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA THAT IS: