ESL / Citizenship / Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency
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 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. 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.
June 12 – July 31 Pre-registration for New Students
August 1 – 4 – Pre-registration of new students’ returns for CASAS placement assessment/Schedule Pick-up
August 1 – Registration Opens for Everyone
August 9 – Buyback Day
August 10 & 11 – Institute Day
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
March 25 – April 1 – Spring Break
May 27 – Memorial Day
June 6 – Last Day of School
June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday – No School
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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:
Thursday, September 7, 2023
8:30AM-12:30PM
Thursday, September 21, 2023
1:00PM-5:00PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023
8:30AM-12:30PM
Thursday, October 26, 2023
1:00PM-5:00PM
Thursday, November 9, 2023
8:30AM-12:30PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023
1:00PM-5:00PM
Thursday, December 7, 2023
8:30AM-12:30PM
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:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
8:30AM-11:00AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
8:30AM-11:00AM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
8:30AM-11:00AM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
8:30AM-11:00AM
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.