For those seeking to achieve United States citizenship.

This 14-week in-person class will help you understand the naturalization process and prepare you for the interview and civics test. 

Coursework includes in-class instruction, take-home study materials, and a compilation of online resources.

Students are expected to have regular class attendance and reliable transportation. Some basic English skills are required.

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us! You can do any of the following to schedule an appointment:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English comprehension test.

Our comprehensive academic and advising program guides students to enrollment in post-high school education or training that results in a credential of value and high-quality employment. Participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue their learning and employment goals.

Adults studying to earn high school diplomas receive help in transitioning to college, while adults who already have a high school diploma receive preparatory support for college.

Counseling, mentoring, and support services are provided to enable these adults to successfully transition to college and earn degrees.

Learn more about college, goal setting, skill development, financial aid applications, exploring career options, and more. Classes are offered to prepare adult learners for college-level coursework, all free of charge!

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us! You can do any of the following to schedule an appointment:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English comprehension test.

Learn and practice English in one of our in-person or online classes, surrounded by a small group of peers also working to develop their English language skills. 

Classes are available in multiple levels, depending on the current fluency and your needs. Additional learning materials for at-home study are available. Students are expected to have regular class attendance and reliable transportation.

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us by doing one of the following:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English placement test. We can then place you in classes that best suit your needs!

This program offers path to a high school diploma for students who are at least 17 years old and officially withdrawn from their high school. Students can reside in any town as long as they have reliable transportation.

Most classes are combined with our alternative education classes which include, but are not limited to, Computer Literacy, Creative Writing, English, Health & Nutrition, Personal Finance, Science, and US History.

While our program does not require full time attendance, it should be noted that the fewer classes a student attends per semester, the longer it will take to earn the 22 credits required for graduation.

How to Get Started

Call the high school you last attended to get a copy of your high school transcript

Schedule an intake appointment and assessment with us by doing one of the following:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Fill out a Google calendar appointment

Bring your social security number and any documentation from previous schooling or testing to your appointment. This helps us to determine your available credits and assess your needs quickly.

The HiSET is recognized as a form of high school completion by employers and college admissions. The HiSET tests cover five core subjects: Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. A passing grade in each subject area is required to earn a high school diploma equivalency. 

Students must be at least 17 years old, officially withdraw from their high school before taking the official HiSET tests, and have reliable transportation to and from classes and testing appointments.

Contact us today to schedule an intake appointment!

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Fill out a Google calendar appointment

After your appointment and CASAS assessments are completed, our Chief HiSET Examiner, Liis Nigol, will contact you and set up practice test appointments. (At the Saco Learning Center, we offer in-person preparation classes on Monday and Tuesday evenings, one-on-one math tutoring, and at-home study materials to assist those who need more prep before beginning the official testing.) Upon passing the five practice tests, you will be scheduled for official testing. Note: Practice and official testing are done at our Old Orchard Beach offices only. Official testing requires a valid photo ID issued by the State of Maine.

UPDATE: OOB/Saco Adult Education no longer takes registrations through CourseStorm. Please visit our new registration page: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OOBSacoAdultEd?season=3655639 through Active Network.

Note: You will need to create a new student account with Active Network in order to register for all classes going forward. For more information, check out our registration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIitlb9OeHQ.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 207-934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org.

Slow down, be mindful, and carefully explore the urban wilds of Wabanaki land on the wheelchair-, walker-, and stroller-accessible Eastern Bike Trail in Saco. Take your time looking closely at plants and ecology on a small section of trail as you learn the names and gifts of trees and plants you might normally pass by. The trail is wide, mostly flat, and is paved, turning eventually into compressed sand. Registration closes at noon on 8/26. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Meet at the trailhead behind Thornton Academy. If the Thornton Academy lot is gated, then additional parking is available on Clark Street by the trail entrance or Union St. Walk begins promptly at 4pm. Rain date 8/29, 4-5:30pm.

Note: Please communicate any accessibility concerns at registration, and Laura will contact you to discuss any needed accommodations.

Laura Grover is a plant and bird hobbyist, botanical illustrator for Fedco Seeds, and a mindfulness ambassador. She has led many plant identification and mindful foraging walks for people of all ages. She enjoys bringing people together to look closely in nature, practice mindfulness outside, and be a sensory animal in the woods.

Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience three Alpine countries. Spend four nights each in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Get a taste of Switzerland when you meet a local alphorn maker & yodelers and enjoy a fondue lunch. Explore Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake." Visit Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. The hills are alive on this enchanting journey across Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria.

Note: A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of October 16, 2025 are based upon availability.

Final payment due by January 15, 2026.

Deposits are refundable up until October 16, 2025.

Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Logan Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers.

Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $549 per person.

For bookings made after October 16, 2025 call Shelli Voigt, Off on Vacation Travel, 207-751-0208, shelli@offonvacationtravel.com

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is guaranteed once deposit is received and booking confirmed by Collette. Your price is not subject to increase after the deposit is received and booking confirmed, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.(See Collette's registration form for consent.)

For more information on extensions and options for this tour visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1324933

Collette Guided Travel treats you like their guest, and this is evident in their itinerary! Because it matters to you, every minute matters to them as well. This can be as a result of the fact that they are a family-run firm with a 100-year history. The advantages of using Collette will elevate your guided trip experience. With our all-inclusive excursions, you get more for your money and experience more of what makes travel unique.

Courses in essentials help you refresh and increase your basic academic skills. Learn English, improve reading comprehension, practice writing, develop practical math skills and nurture otherlife skills toward the goal of completing high school, helping children with homework, or preparing for college or a new job.

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us! You can do any of the following to schedule an appointment:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English comprehension test.