Grow your confidence speaking, listening, reading, and writing English!

South Portland Adult Education offers ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes to South Portland residents free of charge. Classes are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening at three locations in South Portland. 

There is an enrollment process to join. 

All classes are full at this time. We are not enrolling new students.

Click here to fill out our form to be notified when space is avaiable. 

Please note: ESOL classes are open only to adult residents of South Portland. 

The High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®) is a way for people who didn't finish high school to earn a diploma and get on track for college or a career. The exam has five parts: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Writing.

The state of Maine uses HiSET® for high school equivalencies, not GED. Your HSE credential will be accepted by every state, territory and  jurisdiction, as well as by the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. military, and federal programs. 

Eligibility: 

• Age: You must be at least 17 years old. You must have withdrawn from high school to enroll in HiSET®.
• Residency: You must provide a government issued photo ID and (if needed) one other form of identification with your  Maine address to prove you are a resident of Maine.  
• Cost: The HiSET® program is free to Maine residents when taken through Maine Adult Education.
• English Skills: Multilingual learners are eligible to enroll when they have a CASAS score of 239.

Enrollment Process:

Click here to begin your enrollment!

Eligible students may enroll at any time during the school year.

This basketball camp focuses on learning the fundamentals, competing in drills and playing games.  Players will work with the Leavitt coaching staff and players. 

This camp is for boys entering grades 4-6  

6/23-6/26 @ Leavitt GYM 8:30-10am 

Explore the fundamentals of pottery in this beginner class! Dive into the basics of building with clay and glazing under the guidance of Janna, a professional potter and ceramics teacher of 10+ years. There will be an opportunity to explore wheel throwing, but the focus of this class will be handbuilding. No prior experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to get your hands dirty! Class size is limited to 6 people, so plenty of one-on-one instruction will be available. $65 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Teaching children about safer behavior in and around the water. This curriculum is interactive and focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks.

Pre-Requisite: The child participating needs to have basic swimming knowledge. And to bring their life jacket.

Teaching children about safer behavior in and around the water. This curriculum is interactive and focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks.

Pre-Requisite: The child participating needs to have basic swimming knowledge. And to bring their life jacket.

Teaching children about safer behavior in and around the water. This curriculum is interactive and focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks.

Pre-Requisite: The child participating needs to have basic swimming knowledge. And to bring their life jacket.

Develop a deeper understanding of the Android system and its connection to Google with this free NDEC class, learn how touse common apps more effectively, and become comfortable with a wider range of settings.          Requirements for this class:An Android tablet or phone with Internet access and completion of Android Basics or have equivalent knowledge.

To reserve a spot for this free class go to: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/android-intermediate/?instance_id=5678