Mid-Maine Adult Education offers a variety of academic courses for adult learners to earn credits towards their High School Diploma. The Adult High School Diploma program at Mid-Maine Adult Education requires learners to earn twenty-two (22) credits in specified subject areas. Those twenty-two credits are: 

English – 4 credits

Math – 3 credits

Science – 2 credits

General Social Studies – 1 credit

US History – 1 credit

Civics and/or Government – 1 credit

Fine Arts – 1 credit 

Digital Literacy – 1 credit 

General Electives – 8 credits

Our staff and instructors work with you to develop a personal learning plan that works for you. We consider previous credits earned when creating your customized learning plan. Classes offer small-group sizes and meet during a variety of times throughout the week – day and evening. We can offer hybrid and distance courses to assist learners with transportation barriers. The Adult High School Diploma program is funded by our local, state, and federal government, therefore, there are no costs to learners to enroll. 

All learners must schedule an appointment with the Academic and Career Advisor to complete the enrollment process. 

Classes begin Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and end on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

College and Career Advising

Are you thinking about making a change in your job or career? Are you considering going back to school for further training and education, but aren’t sure where to go? RSU 13 Adult Education can help! Our college and career advisor can meet with you to complete career assessments, research options that fit your needs and make a plan to reach your goal. If you are considering college and training programs, our instructors can help you improve your English and Math scores on the tests needed to gain admission. We can help you apply for financial aid and scholarships, and assist you with the transition into your program. Call today for a free appointment! 207-594-9764

Take classes and earn credits toward completing your high school diploma. We have small group instruction, self-study and on-site  computer-based learning opportunities. Call the ABE Coordinator to schedule an appointment to discuss these flexible, high quality, and interactive solutions. Subjects are scheduled based on your needs. Students may start the registration process through our website, but they must complete registration by meeting with the ABE Coordinator.

Various days, 1/2 - 6/6, Various times; WRAE; Online; Free

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Receive individual or small group academic assistance in preparation to take the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). Reading, writing, math, social studies, and science foundational help is provided. Students working towards the HiSET are required to attend HiSET learning labs for a minimum of eight hours of preparation. All the HiSET students must meet with the intake counselor, complete the CASAS assessment and the five HiSET practice tests. This will be followed up with an individual plan based on student academic needs. All of the HiSET testing is done at our Augusta location and is free of charge. 

For more information please call 207-626-2470.

Testing accommodations may be available for individuals with documented disabilities.

Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education also offers students the opportunity to work at home, at your own pace with HiSET Academy. Students can work on reading, writing, science, social studies and math to improve their skills. Using a combination of Zoom for direct instruction and HiSET Academy, students can prepare for all 5 subjects in the comfort of their own home. This option is available to students working toward a high school credential and/or preparing for college.

Students must complete the enrollment process to be eligible for these courses.

To find out more call 657-9612.

Our HiSET preparation learning labs are designed to help students preparing to take the HiSET in math, reading, writing, science or social studies.

Fall 2023 Schedule:

Mondays - 4pm to 7pm: Reading/Writing

Tuesdays - 1pm to 4pm: Math

Wednesdays - 4pm to 7pm: Math

Thursdays - 10:30am to 1:30pm: Reading/Writing

Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to learn basic, everyday math skills, prepare for the HiSET math exam and/or brush up on math for college, in a relaxed, comfortable environment. If you have always found math to be struggle, join our math learning lab to gain more confidence. Our instructors assess students and develop individualized programs to meet your needs.

Tuesdays: 1pm to 4pm

Wednesdays: 4pm to 7pm

Students enrolled in this course will develop basic, everyday reading and writing skills in a relaxed, comfortable environment. This is a great course, designed to help brush up on communication skills, formatting for letters, reading texts for information and prepare for the HiSET. Students will learn about different types of text, author meaning, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Join this class now to prepare for your future.

Mondays: 4pm to 7pm

Thursdays: 10:30am to 1:30pm