The Bureau of Adult Education provides grants to school districts and private not-for-profit organizations for the purposes of offering educational services to adults who have not received a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, or who need to improve basic skills in reading, math, writing, and English language learning.
Local adult education programs serve adult learners whose skills range from very basic to high school level. Adults are eligible for enrollment in any program supported by the Bureau of Adult Education if they
Adult Basic Education FREE classes to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math |
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) FREE classes to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing in English |
Adult Diploma Program Classes to earn credits to complete the adult high school diploma or for college prerequisites |
High School Equivalency Preparation Notice: In 2014, New Hampshire began using the HiSET Tests for high school equivalency assessment. |
Adult Learner Services (Adult Tutorial) Program FREE small classes for learner convenience or tutoring by volunteer tutors for people who cannot attend classes - in basic skills, high school equivalency preparation, and ESOL |
High School Equivalency Testing Program The Bureau administers the High School Equivalency Testing Program |
Postsecondary Transitions | EL/Civics Programs |
Directions |
Sarah Bennett |
Barbara Crosby |
Vacant Grants & Contracts Technician (603) 271-6698 |
Vacant High School Equivalency & Staff Development (603) 271-6701 |