ESL / Citizenship / Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 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 in-person
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, 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.
DATE | EVENT | START/END TIME | LOCATION |
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September 25, 2024 | Latinx Heritage Celebration | 10:00 AM | FAS Foyer |
September 27, 2024 | LVN Graduation Celebration | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Roosevelt HS |
August 5 – Registration Opens for Everyone
August 14 – Buyback Day
August 19 – Classes Begin
September 2 – Labor Day
October 18 – Buyback Day – No Classes
November 11 – Veterans’ Day
November 25 – 29 Thanksgiving Break
December 23 – January 10 – Winter Break
January 20 – M.L. King, Jr. Day
February 10 – Lincoln’s Birthday
February 17 – Presidents’ Day
March 14 – Buyback Day – No Classes
April 14 – April 21 – Spring Break
May 27 – Memorial Day
June 12 – Last Day of School
June 26 – Juneteenth Holiday – No School
July 4, 2025 – Independence Day
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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 |
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Fresno Adult School | 108 | 8/20/2024 | Tuesday | 8:30 to 11:00 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 9/17/2024 | Tuesday | 1:00 to 3:30 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 10/15/2024 | Tuesday | 8:30 to 11:00 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 11/12/2024 | Tuesday | 1:00 to 3:30 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 12/17/2024 | Tuesday | 8:30 to 11:00 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 1/14/2025 | Tuesday | 1:00 to 3:30 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 2/11/2025 | Tuesday | 8:30 to 11:00 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 3/11/2025 | Tuesday | 1:00 to 3:30 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 4/8/2025 | Tuesday | 8:30 to 11:00 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 5/13/2025 | Tuesday | 1:00 to 3:30 |
Fresno Adult School | 108 | 6/10/2025 | Tuesday | 8:30 to 11:00 |
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.
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!
Engage in learning that utilizes non-credit courses to engage the brain, heighten physical activity, and maintain social relationships.