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Maine Adult Education



High School Completion

HiSET (Formally GED) Prep Classes

Free

with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jun 10, 2025

Start anytime. Evening and/or daytime classes are available.

Meet with math and English teachers to prepare you to take and pass the 5 exams of the HiSET equivalency diploma. 

 

HiSET (The High School Equivalency Test)
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HiSET (The High School Equivalency Test)

Free

with Multiple Instructors, South Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 23, 2025

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 You must have withdrawn from high school to enroll in HiSET®.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.

SUMMER CREDIT RECOVERY

$100

with Amy Hatch, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jul 8, 2025

Do you need to make up credits? We offer in-person credit recovery courses that allow students to earn credit for a class that they previously failed or didn’t pass.

This academic credit recovery program is a way for students to retake courses and earn credits to stay on track to graduate!

SUMMER SCHEDULE: JULY 8 - AUGUST 21

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

9am to 12pm and/or 1pm to 4pm.

Cost is $100/All subjects.

 

CALL 225-1010 for more information!

Summer - HiSET Prep. class

Free

with Wanda Kezar, Kittery Adult Education

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 2 pm

Prepare to take the HiSET exam (formerly GED) and earn your high school credential!

Starts July 8-Aug. 13

Tuesdays, any time between 2-8 pm meeting at Traip Academy in Kittery

Call 207-439-5896 or text 207-351-0167

Adult High School Diploma
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Adult High School Diploma

Free

with Academic Instructor, Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education

Take classes and earn credits towards completing your high school diploma. Subjects are assigned based on students needs.

  • Individual and small group instruction, self-study, and computer- based learning options.
  • Start anytime! (Rolling admission)
  • Instruction is available in Fryeburg and Naples.

Call 207-627-4291 for more information

Adult Learning Center

Free

with Five Town Adult Ed Staff, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

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.

Biology with Lab
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Biology with Lab

Free

with Learning Center Staff, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

For any and all students who are prepping for Nursing or Medical Laboratory Technology admissions review, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions “Biology with lab” prerequisite. If you have been away from science courses for a while, this course is recommended to prep you for rigorous college science classes. Students who successfully complete this class will earn 1 high school credit. Spring semester.

Chemistry with Lab
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Chemistry with Lab

Free

with Learning Center Staff, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Students who successfully complete this class will earn 1 high school credit. This course is appropriate for students prepping for college or completing an adult education diploma. If you have been away from science courses for a while, this course may prep you for rigorous college science classes. Course is free for students eligible to enroll in an Adult Education high school completion OR College Transitions program. Contact us for more information.





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