Adult Education

 

Helping adult learners reach their goals.

Adult Education programs support Rhode Island adults in gaining skills and credentials for employment, citizenship, and family and community leadership. #PREKthroughLIFE

 

Who can take Adult Education classes?

  • Rhode Islanders age 18 and older who want to:

    • Complete their GED or high school equivalency.

    • Get job training to change careers or move up in their current role.

    • Improve their English language skills.

    • Prepare for United States citizenship.

    • Increase their digital literacy and computer skills.

Rhode Islanders age 16 and 17 years old who have an approved Alternative Learning Plan (ALP) from their school district of residence may enroll in High School Certificate/GED preparation courses.

 
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Adult Education Information Centers

Are you interested in Adult Education but don’t know where to start? Adult Education Information Centers can help! For more information, or to reach any of the centers, email info@riadulted.org.

Rhode Island Adult Education has several Information Center locations around the state to help learners find the best classes for them and begin the registration process. Information Center staff provide free, individualized support to help you enroll in Adult Education.

Click this link to see a current list of Information Center locations and walk-in hours.

Explore Adult Education Providers

 

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) funds a network of 19 organizations that offer five types of programs for adult learners:

  • Adult Education

  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

  • High School Certificate/GED

  • Job Skills Training

  • Pre-Citizenship

Check out the table below to view all RIDE-funded Adult Education programs, and search by zip code and types of classes. Click the pink buttons to view and download lists of providers for each program type.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Resources for Adult Learners:

If you are currently looking for a job:

If you are thinking about going to college as an adult:

If you want to take a GED test:

For more on Adult Education policies and procedures in Rhode Island:

 
 

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