- Silicon Valley Adult Education
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Courses
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English As a Second Language (ESL)
The Silicon Valley Adult Education Program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, from basic literacy to advanced levels. Classes assist students in language acquisition by developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. We strive to make each person successful in a global society. Click here for more information.
Prerequisite: All students will take the CASAS assessment before registering for a class.
Day
Time
Date
Fee
Register Now
M - F
8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
1/10 - 5/26
FREE
Call 408-723-6450 or email SVAERegistration@metroed.net
M - Th
6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
1/10 - 5/24
FREE
Call 408-723-6450 or email SVAERegistration@metroed.net
High School Diploma, HSE, ABE
Silicon Valley Adult Education will help you to earn your Adult High School Diploma or equivalency (GED/HiSET), and prepare you for college and new or better career options. Many resources are available to help you achieve your career and college goals.
Students set their goals, and the teacher prepares an individual learning plan for each student to support those goals. Individual, small groups, and whole-class lessons are integrated into the curriculum as teachers engage with their students and facilitate successful student outcomes. Click here for more information.
Day
Time
Date
Fee
Register Now
M - F
8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
1/10 - 5/26
FREE
M - Th
6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
1/10 - 5/24
FREE
In high school diploma classes, students learn required skills and earn credits in social studies, English, science, mathematics, fine arts or foreign language, and electives to complete the 150 credits required for graduation. Click here for more information.
Day
Time
Date
Fee
Register Now
M - F
8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
1/10 - 5/26
FREE
M - Th
6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
1/10 - 5/24
FREE
We offer free HSE test preparation classes and testing on our campus. Our courses prepare students for five tests required for the General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). Classes for High School Equivalency classes are offered in English. Students must be able to speak, read, and write English.
HSE exams are offered in a computer-based format at the Regional Testing Center on the Silicon Valley Adult Education campus.
Click here for more information.
Day
Time
Date
Fee
Register Now
M - F
8:45 - 11:30 a.m.
1/10 - 5/26
FREE
M - Th
6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
1/10 - 5/24
FREE
Career Technical Education (CTE): Career Pathways
Silicon Valley Adult Education offers 21st-century career training programs to provide students with the relevant skills for the labor market demands. Classes are taught by industry professionals and can be taken individually to meet personal goals or in sequence toward a Program Certificate.