Do you want to improve your reading, writing, and math skills or to prepare for the GED/HiSET exams, college, training or improved job opportunities? Then this free of cost opportunity is for you! Fall River Adult Education offers flexible options designed to help you meet your goals. Classes are small in size and are offered during the day and evening.

You must be a resident of Massachusetts or be collecting unemployment from the state of Massachusetts to participate.

Each student receives 

• personal attention from instructors
• technology assistance
• education advising
• career planning assistance
• optional tutoring support
• other services offered to students of Bristol Community College

Students and graduates can access free college courses through our transition to college services.

Click here to register for an upcoming Adult Education Placement Test session, then check your email for important information. 

For assistance, contact Lorie Charron, Education Advisor, at 774-357-2373 or email Lorie.Charron@bristolcc.edu.

This course will prepare you to successfully take the different portions of GED or HiSET exam.  This is an online, self-paced course that is supported by a instuctor.

You may take any portion of the HiSET or GED exam as soon as you are ready to pass the test and you may enroll in more than one subject area at a time. 

For assistance registering, please contact Kate Ashworth, Education & Career Advisor-Email: Kate.ashworth@bristolcc.edu 

This course will prepare you to successfully take the Social Studies and Science portion of GED or HiSET exam.  This is a virtual online, face-to-face course that is led by instructors. An advisor will also provide support, answer your questions, and assist you with your choices during the orientation process of the program. Enrollment is ongoing and you can register for any of our Hi-SET/GED classes throughout the year, when you are ready. You may take the Social Studies or Science portion of the HiSET or GED exam as soon as you are ready to pass the test and you may enroll in more than one subject area at a time. 

Days : Mondays

For assistance registering, please contact Kate Ashworth, Education & Career Advisor-  Email: Kate.ashworth@bristolcc.edu 

This course will prepare you to successfully take the Reading/Writing portion of GED or HiSET exam.  This is a virtual online, face-to-face course that is led by instructors. An advisor will also provide support, answer your questions, and assist you with your choices during the orientation process of the program. Enrollment is ongoing and you can register for any of our Hi-SET/GED classes throughout the year, when you are ready. You may take the Reading/Writing portion of the HiSET or GED exam as soon as you are ready to pass the test and you may enroll in more than one subject area at a time.

Days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 

For assistance registering, please contact Kate Ashworth, Education & Career Advisor-Email: Kate.ashworth@bristolcc.edu 

This hands-on workshop will focus on career research, interviews, goal setting, job scams and more. At the end of the six-week session, you will have a resume and a LinkedIn profile.

Days: Mondays

This course will prepare you to successfully take the Math portion of GED or HiSET exam.  This is a virtual online, face-to-face course that is led by instructors. An advisor will also provide support, answer your questions, and assist you with your choices during the orientation process of the program. Enrollment is ongoing and you can register for any of our Hi-SET/GED classes throughout the year, when you are ready. You may take the Math portion of the HiSET or GED exam as soon as you are ready to pass the test and you may enroll in more than one subject area at a time. 

Days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 

For assistance registering, please contact Kate Ashworth, Education & Career Advisor-Email: Kate.ashworth@bristolcc.edu 

Provides eligible students with high school equivalency test preparation, mentoring, career planning, assistance with high school equivalency test costs, and opportunities to transition into college or a career path, including the possibility of taking free college-credit courses in a desired degree or certificate program. 

Days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 

For assistance registering, please contact Kate Ashworth, Education & Career Advisor - Email:Kate.Ashworth@bristolcc.edu