The HiSET is designed as a test of the knowledge and skills developed in high school.  It covers material on a range of subjects including English, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science.  There are a total of 5 tests, taken individually. 

Reach out to us for an informal meeting with one of our student advisors to find out what to expect on the HISET, how to interpret questions, options for studying to pass the tests, and essential strategies, including test taking skills.

After meeting with the advisor, when you are ready, perhaps even the same day, you can start taking the practice tests.  Then your advisor will help you make a plan to pass the HiSET test and earn a diploma that will open doors for you.  We also offer career advising to all our HiSET students.  

People often ask how long it will take and it's impossible to predict until we meet with you and you take some assessments. It takes courage for most people to make the connection with us, but our staff is respectful, patient, kind and competent.  They have a lot of experience assisting people in preparing for the HiSET and/or developing a plan that best meets their goals.  

To learn more, stop in to Ellsworth Adult Education's Learning Center in the Mill Mall, give us a call at 207.664.7110, or email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org.  You can also register here 24/7 and we will reach out to you. 

If you want to practice strategies for reading and writing in a safe, friendly environment, this is the course for you. 

Reading and writing are complex.  The teacher will share the skills necessary to understand what you read, and to build your vocabulary and your confidence with writing.  Using articles, books, vocabulary exercises and online computer applications, increase your ability to read, write, remember, and feel confident in the world.   This is an in-person class with ongoing enrollment. 

Register here, email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, or call us at 207.664.7110 for an appointment to meet with a student advisor to learn more about this option.

This course is designed to help adults improve their reading, writing, proofreading, editing, and revising to prepare for standardized exams.  We cover the basics of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph development, and will eventually write effective essays with clear ideas, smooth transitions, and logical support.  We will practice planning, research, prewriting, and organizing our writing.  Learning to proofread for punctuation, usage, content, and support will be emphasized.  This class is an in-person class with ongoing enrollment.   

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, register here and we will call you to schedule a phone or in-person meeting with one of our advisors.

This class is for people who know little or no English and want to improve basic speaking and listening skills.  We will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. 

Currently we have evening classes during the week, but if this schedule does not work for you, tutors are available to work with you during daytime hours.  This is an in-person class and you can join anytime during the year after an initial meeting with a student advisor.  It may be possible to arrange a remote class on ZOOM. 

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, please stop by our office, call 207.664.7110, or email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org more information. 

English language learners can further improve their vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, fluency, listening, and speaking, and work on reading  skills in real world situations. 

You may choose from the following topics: reading, writing, and communication skills for college or the workplace; computer skills (basic computer skills, internet, email, Word, Excel, etc.); resume writing, job search/applications, and citizenship test preparation. 

Currently, we have evening classes during the week but, if this schedule does not work for you, tutors are available to work with you during daytime hours.  This is an in-person class and you can join anytime during the year after an initial meeting with a student advisor. It may be possible to arrange a remote class on ZOOM.  

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, please stop by our office, email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, or call 207.664.7110 to schedule a phone or in-person meeting.