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.

Please know you must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and on campus participation is required.

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. 

In Algebra Math you will learn about multi-step equations with negative numbers, inequalities, higher level translations, laws of exponents, factoring, slope, quadratic equations, multiply/divide polynomials, systems of equations.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday 

Dates: July 18, 20, 25, 27 August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24

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: Wednesdays

Dates: July 19, 26 / August 2, 9, 16, 23

In Fundamental Math you will learn about exponents, substitutions, order of operations, translating expressions, and basic equations. 

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Dates: July 18, 20, 25, 27 August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24

This class helps you prepare for the HiSET and/or GED. Using sample questions from the tests, we’ll cover a variety of topics and subjects with a special focus on developing reading comprehension skills and test-taking strategies.

Days: Wednesday

Dates: July 19, 26 / August 2, 9, 16, 23

This digital literacy and technology course will help you build skills and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. After completing essential computer skills, the focus will be on essential software skills including - Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint; and Google Docs.

Days: Wednesday

Time: 11:00-12:00 p.m.

Dates: July 19, 26 / August 2, 9, 16, 23

Getting ready to take the HiSET or GED test? Or just want to get started on your journey? This class touches base on four of the five tests: Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Join a friendly group and pick up the skills and knowledge that will help you succeed in meeting your goals. 

Days: Tuesday and Thursday 

Dates: July 18, 20, 25, 27 August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24