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Who is eligible to take classes?
Posted by:- Adult Residents of the Greater Lowell area. This includes the residents of Lowell, Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford.
- For High School Equivalency classes (GED/HiSET) students must be at least 16 years old. Students who are between 16-19 years old, must have formally withdrawn from high school.
- For ESOL Classes, students must be 18 years old and older.
Everyone will be required to show an ID and proof of address before starting classes.
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What is the cost for classes?
Posted by:- Classes are FREE to adult residents of Greater Lowell. Funding is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Adult and Community Learning Services), and Lowell Public Schools.
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How do I register for classes?
Posted by:-Registrations are accepted through most of the school year. If classes are full, students will be placed on a waiting list. Students will be invited to start classes when space is available.
-Please go to our "How to Register Page" for detailed information.
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Where and when are classes held?
Posted by:For School Year 21-22, we are offering both In-Person and Remote Classes.
- Morning classes meet Monday - Friday.
- High School Equivalency classes meet from 9am - 12pm.
- ESOL Classes meet from 9:00am - 10:30am OR 11:00am - 12:30pm.
- Evening classes:
- High School Equivalency classes meet Monday and Wednesday nights, 6pm - 8:45pm.
- ESOL Classes meet Monday & Wednesday night OR Tuesday and Thursday night, 6pm to 8:45pm.
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How long are classes in session?
Posted by:- Morning classes begin in September and run until June. We enroll students, on a space available basis, throughout the school year.
- Evening classes begin in late September or early October and run until mid-May.
- We follow the Lowell Public Schools calendar for holidays and vacations.
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Do you provide daycare?
Posted by:Our program does not provide day care. We recommend working with local agencies, such as CTI and DTA, for assistance with child care services.
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How do I earn my High School Credential?
Posted by:In Massachusetts, candidates must pass a High School Equivalency Test. There are two test options: the HiSET or the GED. We offer classes to help adults prepare for either of these exams. We are also an official Test Center for GED and HiSET.