Who We Are
For more than three decades, the South Baltimore Learning Center (SBLC) has provided a supportive, rigorous, and transformative education for adults of all ages and demographics who are eager to learn, motivated to succeed, and committed to making a difference in their lives and those of others.
Our goal is to provide adults with the most appropriate literacy course offerings, designed to suit their abilities, improve their performance, and ensure their success; in this way, by creating a positive education experience that meets each individual’s needs, we help them to: achieve personal educational goals, increase their personal self-esteem, and discover new ways to extend learning, beyond the classroom.
We offer several pathways to a high school diploma, including four academic sessions of adult basic education and GED preparation classes, and we serve as the sole provider for Baltimore City’s National External Diploma Program. Once enrolled, we encourage learners to take advantage of computer training, career pathway planning, academic counseling and tutoring services.
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📣 Looking for a free program to support you in earning your high school diploma? SBLC is here for you! Our spring semester starts April 3 and registration is now open. ![]()
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Classes are held in-person in Federal Hill and online and are free to all Maryland residents ages 18 and over.![]()
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Fill out this short Interest Form to schedule a registration appointment or come by this Friday, March 17, between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm to take a placement test (no appointment needed). southbaltimorelearns.org/interest-form/
🚲 Karen gets to and from classes at SBLC by bike. Coming from the Camden Yards area, she shares she’s “fast” and can get here in about 10 minutes or so. Our central location in South Baltimore makes it easy to get to us no matter what kind of wheels get you here. ![]()
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p.s. We are just a block away from the Circulator Purple Route, and we provide free bus tokens for learners who travel by other bus routes. 🚏
🎓 Looking to earn your GED/Maryland High School Diploma?![]()
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🗓 Drop in Friday, March 17, between 10 am and 12:30 pm, to take a placement test for the SBLC | Learning Works spring semester or National External Diploma Program, which offers rolling admission for those who qualify!![]()
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🆓 All programs are completely free for Maryland residents ages 18-and-older. We're ready to support you as you work toward your goals!![]()
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No appointment necessary. Please bring a photo ID with you.![]()
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☎️ Call 410-625-4215 or send us a message here if you have any questions about drop-in testing or any of our programs. If you would like to schedule an alternate testing date, please fill out this short form and we'll get right back to you: southbaltimorelearns.org/interest-form/![]()
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Visit www.southbaltimorelearns.org for more information about our adult education and career prep programs. We have been providing adult education and career preparation classes in South Baltimore since 1990. Classes are offered in-person and online.