Adult Education

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.

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:

• EmployRI

• netWORKri Virtual Career Center

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

• Rhode Island Reconnect

If you want to take a GED test:

• List of GED Testing Centers in Rhode Island

• Resources from RIDE, including Waiver of Fees Application and Directions to Obtain GED Diploma and Transcripts

• Protect Yourself from GED Test Fraud

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

• Rhode Island Department of Education