DCDAL is accredited through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

DCDAL offers four quarterly semesters each year.  Semesters typically begin in January, March, June, and September.  Each semester is 10 weeks long.  To see the next available orientation dates, check our orientation schedule.

A student may earn an average of 2 credits per semester.

You can take your exams/assessments at an approved DCDAL testing location. There are testing locations in each of the three counties in Delaware.

Students complete assignments online through the DCDAL online learning system.

Yes.  Generally, most credits earned at your previous high school will transfer over to DCDAL.

For the James H. Groves diploma program, it will depend on how many credits you still need to achieve Delaware’s 22 required credits.  A counselor will review your previous high school transcript and determine exactly how many you need .For the GED program, it will depend on your skills in reading, writing, and math.

To enroll, fill out the online registration form to schedule to attend an upcoming placement test and orientation. After you successfully complete the initial reading, math, and writing assessments , you will learn how to access and complete classes using our online learning system.

• There is a $40 materials fee for James H. Groves Adult High School classes per semester.
• GED preparation classes are free. There is a $35 fee for the official GED practice test and a $75 fee to take the Official GED Test.

Delaware residents age 16 or older who are withdrawn from traditional high school and have not earned a high school diploma.