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California Adult School Profile
Berkeley Adult School
Our mission is to ensure that adult learners have equal access to learner-centered education and training as a lifelong process in a cohesive, supportive and multicultural environment.

A student says: "Berkeley Adult School set me on a path to a new career."



Berkeley Adult School
1701 San Pablo Ave. (between Virginia & Francisco)
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 510-644-6130
Toll Free: 510-644-6784
Website: http://bas.berkeley.net
Online Enrollment: http://bas.berkeley.net/reg-info.html
District: Berkeley USD
Lead Administrator: Sterling Bruner

Berkeley Adult School

About Berkeley Adult School
Year Established: 1881
Number of Students: 4079
Our unique strengths include:
  • Software application certifications
  • Emergency Medical Technician Program
  • The Bread Project
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
  • G.E.D. Testing Agency

Our Facilities
Berkeley Adult School offers low-cost or free classes in several different categories: *** The Academic Department offers classes in science, social studies, English, arts, and math for those seeking a high school diploma. Special support and advising is available for students seeking a GED certificate. *** The Career Technical Education Department (CTE) offers courses in office skills, computer applications, health-related occupational training, warehouse and other employment areas. Classes are open to all students. Special services and programs are available for job-seekers. *** The English As a Second Language Department offers several levels of ESL, English pronunciation, citizenship and academic courses. *** Fee-Based (Community) Classes include dance and languages. Many fee-based community classes have online registration available. Check the Saturday listings for short, one-day workshops.

What's New?
Get certified: BAS now offers Adobe certification for Dreamweaver and Photoshop, and Microsoft certification for Word and Excel.

Available Programs
  • Adult Basic Skills
  • Job Training
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • High School Diploma
  • GED (General Educational Development)
  • Parent Education Classes
  • Classes for Older Adults
  • Classes for Disabled Adults
Additional Programs
  • Dance
  • Independent Studies
  • Saturday classes
  • Traffic school
  • CPR/First aid/CNA/EMT
Awards
  • Promising Practices


Key Dates and Events
  • 2009-09-02: Fall first term classes begin
  • 2009-11-02: Fall second term classes begin
  • 2010-01-02: Online registration begins for Spring session
  • 2010-01-04: General registration begins for Spring session
  • 2010-01-25: Spring classes begin