Open Lab is designed for students who need Resume or Job Application help or for students who want to drop in to work on the computer for a bit. It is also a designated day for appointment only onboarding of students to the Burlington English, Northstar Digital Literacy and EnGen platforms.

Potential students need to contact Stephanie at (207) 282-3883 or satkinson@biddefordschools.me to schedule an Intake appointment.

Note: This class will be offered virtually through Zoom. Students will occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.

This class assists students who are not native English speakers to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Instruction is designed to meet learners’ needs and can include helping participants with such important tasks as exploring how to talk with their child’s teacher, scheduling healthcare appointments, completing grocery shopping, obtaining a driver’s license, finding employment or learning about other valuable community resources.

Students can enter the class at any time and there is no charge for instruction. This class is designed for intermediate to more advanced students.

Intermediate: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call 474-7553.

Note: This class will be offered in person at Skowhegan Area High School.

This class assists students who are not native English speakers in developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. 

Instruction will be most appropriate for those who are at a beginner or intermediate level of English proficiency.

Beginners: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

For more information, please call 474-7553.

Unsure of where to start? Call us.

The Learning Center is open to all adults in need of academic instruction and guidance. Hours vary by day, and we will try to meet you on your schedule. Our staff provides individualized instruction in the areas of:

• High School Equivalency
• HiSET Prep
• Accuplacer Prep
• Math and ELA instruction to prepare you for college-level coursework
• General reading, writing, and math tutoring for anyone pursuing college or career education
• Workforce credential or certification tutoring and prep
• College and Career advising

All services through the Learning Center are FREE of charge. If you or anyone you know could use any of these services, please contact us.

Instructional Hours

Due to restrictions, please do not drop in unannounced to the Learning Center. Call us to schedule your first appointment.

We welcome all foreign-born people. Are you interested in improving your English skills? Learning English can help you:

• Prepare for a new career
• Obtain a driver's license
• Communicate with your child's school
• Improve your living situation
• Expand your job prospects
• Prepare for citizenship exam

1:1 tutoring, conversation classes, and Citizenship classes are available through us or our partner organizations. Call for more information. 

Five Town CSD Adult Education welcomes all foreign-born people. Are you interested in improving your English skills? Learning English can help you:

• Obtain a driver’s license
• Communicate with your child’s school
• Get a first job
• Improve your living situation
• Expand your job prospects

Let us work with you to help you meet your goals. These are FREE tutoring services. If you or a neighbor need assistance, please call our office or register here to inquire.

At Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education we welcome New Mainers and people who are building their English skills. We want to support you as you improve your English speaking, reading, and writing skills, as you work toward a high school credential or prepare for college, or prepare for the US citizenship exam. Call our office at 207-627-4291 and we will schedule you for an assessment and place you in classes that meet your language and academic needs.

This class is for people who know little or no English, and want to improve basic speaking and listening skills.  We will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. 

This is an in-person class and you can join anytime during the year after an initial meeting with a student advisor.

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, please stop by our office, call 207-288-4703, or email us at mdiae@mdirss.org more information.