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  • Adult Basic Education (ABE), a program of Alexandria Community Education, offers day, evening, and online learning classes. Classes are taught by instructors trained to teach adults, working at your pace and towards your goals. All ABE classes are taught free of charge to the learners. You must be at least 17 years old, not enrolled in K-12 school, and need instruction in basic academic skills: reading, writing, speaking, and /or mathematics in order to be eligible for ABE services. 

    Register for class: ONLINE LINK 
    We offer flexible studies, in the classroom, all distance learning, or a combination of the two. All learning materials are provided at no cost to the student.

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    Diploma Options: Minnesota adults have three options to complete their high school secondary credential: local diploma, Minnesota State diploma or the GED. Contact us to get started with your studies.
     
    Adult Basic Education (ABE): A program of Alexandria Community Education, offers day, evening, and online learning classes. Classes are taught by instructors trained to teach adults, working at your pace and towards your goals. All ABE classes are taught free of charge to the learners. You must be at least 17 years old, not enrolled in K-12 school, and need instruction in GED/Adult Diploma, English as a Second Language (ESL), or Basic Academic Skills: reading, writing, speaking, and /or mathematics below a 12th-grade level to be eligible for ABE services. 
     
    Basic Skills Brush Up: Academic brush-up in reading, writing, and math below a 12th-grade level for adults looking to enter college, join the workforce, advance in their career, or improve their life skills.

         ABE Graduate  ABE Students 

    Regional Online Career Classes (ROCC): Career courses that you can take from the comfort of your home this Spring. ABE Enrollment Required. 
    Registration deadlines are approaching. Contact ABE for details. Learn More Here.
    • Developing a Future Pathway 
    • English Vocabulary for MN Driver's Manual 
    • Knowledge & Content for Written Driver's Exam 
    • Fast-Paced Knowledge & Content for Written Driver's Exam 
    • English for CDL Exam Prep 
    • English for Healthcare Pathways
    • English for Hospitality Careers 
    • Launch Into a Trades Career
    • ServSafe 1-Day Review & Test
    • TEAS Exam Prep

    College Readiness & Accuplacer Prep:  In partnership with the Alexandria Technical & Community College. College math prep is offered to all learners who need to refresh skills in basic math and pre-algebra. A free online learning program for Accuplacer preparation is also offered. Future nursing students can study for their Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test here as well.                           

    North Star Digital Literacy: A free, online course in basic computer knowledge and skills offers a strong foundation for new computer learners.

    Tutoring for Adults: One-to-one tutoring is available for adults working on basic reading, writing, and math skills. Contact the office at 320-762-3312 for more information on becoming a literacy tutor.

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Contact Us

  • Adult Basic Education Office
    410 18th St East, Room #712
    Alexandria, MN  56308
    320-762-3312

    Cindy Baczkowski
    Adult Basic Education Secretary
    320-762-3312 ext. 4282

    Julie Fietek 
    Adult Basic Education Coordinator
    320-762-3312 ext. 4285

     

Classroom Hours

  • (By appointment only)
    Alexandria Hours
    Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

     
    ESL Evening Class
    Wednesday: 6:00-8:00 pm

    Melrose Hours
    Melrose High School Media Center, Door 7
    546 5th Ave NE
    Wednesdays: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Morris Hours  
    Morris Area Elementary
    153 S. Columbia Ave.
    Wednesdays: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

     

     

     

GED Testing Dates

  • December: 2nd & 14th
    January: 6th & 18th
    February: 3rd & 21st
    March: 2nd & 20th
    April: 6th & 18th 
    May 4th & 16th