Fresno Adult School
Click Links Below to View the Registration Process Step-by-Step by Program:
ESL / Citizenship / Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency
Summer Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration Location:
2500 Stanislaus
Fresno, CA 93721
Official, sealed transcripts are required at the 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.
Quick Review of Registration:
1) Attend Student Orientation in-person
2) IMAGO Certification / Register Form
(Prepare to show a photo ID)
3) Complete a CASAS Assessment, Take Survey, Receive Schedule. (Not required for most CTE courses)
4) Attend First Day of Class
ESL/ABE/GED/HiSET: Please allow 2-3 Hours to complete the on-site Registration Process.
CTE: Please allow 3 hours to complete the onsite registration process.
Transcript Requests:
Fresno Adult School-High school program transcripts can be requested in-person at Fresno Adult School for a fee of $6, CASH ONLY. There will be a 10-15 business day turn-around for all transcripts.
CTE transcripts can be requested in-person at Fresno Adult School for a fee of $6, CASH ONLY. There will be a 10-15 business day turn-around for all transcripts.
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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:
| LOCATION | ROOM # | DATE | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Adult School | 110 | 8/8/2025 | Friday | 8:30 to 11:30 |
| Fresno Adult School | 110 | 9/16/2025 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Fresno Adult School | 110 | 10/14/2025 | Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Fresno Adult School | 110 | 11/18/2025 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Fresno Adult School | 110 | 12/16/2025 | Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Please register at least 24hrs in advance at Community Education Career Enhancement – BIA.
2026
| Jul 4 | Independence Day |
| Aug 12 | Buyback Day |
| Aug 17 | School Begins |
| Sept 7 | Labor Day |
| Oct 12 | Buyback Day |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day |
| Nov 23-27 | Thanksgiving |
| Dec 21- Jan.8 | Winter Break |
2027
| Jan 18 | M.L. King, Jr. Day |
| Feb 8 | Lincoln's Birthday |
| Feb 15 | Presidents' Day |
| Mar 8 | Buyback Day |
| Mar 22 - Mar 29 | Spring Break |
| May 31 | Memorial Day |
| Jun 10 | School Ends |
| Jun 18 | Juneteenth |
Career & Technical Education
Prepare for your new career by receiving the training and certificate in one of our pathways.
Adult Secondary Education
Earn your High School Diploma or prepare to pass your High School Equivalency Exam.
English as a Second Language & Citizenship Programs
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program focuses on supporting students to gain essential English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while learning how to civically engage with the community.
Classes are offered on site at the César Chávez Education Center located at 2500 E. Stanislaus Ave., Fresno CA 93721 and at neighboring schools with Fresno Unified School District. Please read below to learn about the ESL classes offered at satellite sites near you!
Community Education
Engage in learning that utilizes non-credit courses to engage the brain, heighten physical activity, and maintain social relationships.
