ESL / Citizenship / Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency
Registration Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Location:
2500 Stanislaus
Fresno, Ca. 93721
Official, sealed transcripts are required at time of registration, orientation/assessment for students wishing to enroll in the High School Diploma program.
High School Diploma students cannot begin coursework without attending a face-to-face meeting with their counselor.
1) Fill out a registration form either in-person or online here
2) Bring your photo ID to Fresno Adult School Registration Office
3) Complete a CASAS placement assessment (not required for most CTE courses)
4) Receive a schedule and a date to begin classes
Please note: Time it takes to register may vary depending on program and time of year.
CTE please allow 1-2 hours
All other programs, please allow 2-3 hours
Transcript Requests:
Fresno Adult School-High school program transcripts can be requested in-person at Fresno Adult School for a fee of $6. There will be a 10-15 day turn-around for all transcripts.
CTE transcripts can be requested in-person at Fresno Adult School for a fee of $6. There will be a 10-15 day turn-around for all transcripts.
July 18 – Registration Opens for Returning Students
July 25 – Registration Opens for Everyone
August 1
August 14 – Classes Begin
September 4 – Labor Day
October 9 – Buyback Day – No Classes
November 10 – Veterans’ Day
November 20 – November 24 – Thanksgiving Break
December 18 – January 5 – Winter Break
January 8 – First Day Back from Winter Break
January 15 – M.L. King, Jr. Day
February 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday
February 19 – Presidents’ Day
March 4 – Buyback Day – No Classes
Marchl253 – April 1 – Spring Break
May 27 – Memorial Day
June 6 – Last Day of School
Preparing to apply for a Paraprofessional job with Fresno Unified School District?
Visit Fresno Unified Job Openings to view career opportunities
TABE EXAM (NCLB Requirement)
This exam is offered to those who have not yet met the 48 college units or NCLB compliant requirement.
Sign up to take the exam by visiting Community Education Career Enhancement – TABE or prepare by obtaining the skills through our Paraprofessional Program (exam is free at the end of the course).
Upcoming TABE Exam Dates/Times:
Starting August 2023:
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 8:30AM-12:30PM
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday – 8:30AM-12:30PM
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday – 12:30AM-4:30PM
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday – 12:30AM-4:30PM
Please register at least 24hrs in advance at Community Education Career Enhancement.
BIA EXAM
After test takers pass both portions (Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension), the Department of English Learners Services will schedule them for the oral portion of the exam.
Sign up to take the exam by visiting Community Education Career Enhancement – BIA.
Upcoming BIA Exam Dates/Times:
Starting August 2023:
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday – 8:30AM-11:00AM
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday – 8:30AM-11:00AM
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 12:30PM-3:00PM
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday – 12:30PM-3:00PM
Please register at least 24hrs in advance at Community Education Career Enhancement – BIA.
Prepare for your new career by receiving the training and certificate in one of our pathways.
Earn your High School Diploma or prepare to pass your High School Equivalency Exam.
Fresno Adult School can assist you in reaching your goals. You can learn English or prepare to pass your Citizenship exam.
Engage in learning that utilizes non-credit courses to engage the brain, heighten physical activity, and maintain social relationships.