Fine tune your reading and writing skills for your HiSET testing. In class, you'll build on the skills you have to fully develop your reading comprehension and writing skills to pass the HiSET tests.  (There are five tests total to pass the HiSET.)

In all of our HiSET classes, we discuss and practice test taking strategies and overcoming test anxiety.

The HiSET Reading test includes a variety of non-fiction, informational texts.  Test questions focus on reading comprehension, interpretation, and analysis.  In class, we target skills for identifying main ideas, supporting details, organizational styles, and vocabulary.  Class discussions will help develop your skills in interpreting different writing styles.

A few more details about the HiSET Reading test: it is 65 minutes - this is the shortest HiSET test. There are 50 multiple-choice questions.

The HiSET Writing test requires you to write an essay and answer multiple choice questions centered on editing and revising sentences.  The multiple-choice section includes spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence organization.

Whether you think of yourself of a beginner writer or an accomplished writer, we can help you fine tune your writing for HiSET success. We focus on the writing process: developing your thoughts, creating a draft, editing, and revising.  As you edit your writing, you will also review rules of writing for the multiple-choice section of the test.

A few more details of the HiSET Writing test: 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete 60 multiple choice questions and write an argumentative essay.  The essay requires you to respond to a question by giving your opinion based on two opposing articles.

This class is for our high school completion program.  Please contact us for registration information @ 207-422-4794.  We offer in person classes and remote options over Zoom.

You don't have to be a history expert to pass the HiSET Social Studies test. Our classes helps you build knowledge around these key areas for the Social Studies test: History, Civics/Government, Economics, and Geography.

Using in class discussion, reading materials, videos, cartoons, graphs, and online options, you'll cover the material for the HiSET Social Studies test.
You will review, learn, and discover new information and ways people have engaged in their communities through the generations.

All of our HiSET classes also include test taking strategies to help you relieve any test anxiety and build confidence in your test taking skills.

A few more details about the HiSET Social Studies test:
The test is 70 minutes with 60 multiple choice questions.
You can take the test on the computer or on paper.
You can take the test up to three times in one calendar year.
There is no cost for taking the HiSET tests in Maine if you are a Maine resident.

This family-friendly class aims to explore the English language through culture and media.  Students interact with English through an artistic, creative lens, focusing mainly on producing their own projects based on what they have learned. There will be a mixed media format where students will have the chance to learn English through film, music, books, and more.  For the best experience, this class is recommended for students of the intermediate level and above.

Bringing Community Together, One Step At A Time

Since 2001, we have opened our doors to welcome community members to walk our multiple indoor and outdoor walking routes throughout the Noble High School property. Indoor routes range from 1/3 to 1/2 mile. If you’re up for a challenge, you have the option of including stairs in your workout. The outdoor routes are about a mile in distance. This is a great way to get in some exercise, especially during the cold New England months. Bring a friend or come as a family. All are welcome! Not to mention, joining is FREE!

To join, just drop by the adult education office to sign in and pick up a name tag. When you're done, you just sign out and drop off your name tag. Join the fun and become a Noble Strider!

This class is designed for someone who is preparing for college, a professional career, or preparing to take the TOEFL exam. Focus on academic vocabulary, develop writing and communication skills, and improve your test taking skills.

This class has in-person, remote, and hybrid options.

Class  In this class  for intermediate to advanced English speakers (CASAS Level B and up) we discuss current events, holidays, and American culture.  Practice your listening, reading, speaking and pronunciation skills.    

In-person at McLain School or remotely via video conference.

Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm

Start learning English at the very beginning.  Learn English vocabulary, grammar structure, and pronunciation in this class for students who don’t speak any English yet! 

This class meets in person at the McLain School (28 Lincoln St., Rockland) in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab