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The Adult Education Program provides education opportunities for adult learners to help them succeed at work, at home, and in their communities. The program operates four adult learning centers, utilizing paper-based and computer-based testing options.
Never finished high school? A high school equivalency diploma is available through the EBRPSS Adult Education Program. Every year nearly 800,000 adults take the high school equivalency test, opening the doors to higher education, better job opportunities, and increased standards of living. Adults can:
Are you college-bound? You may need to refresh your skills in preparation for college. The adult learning program offers both informal and formal college prep courses. You can work independently or in a class setting at an EBRPSS Adult Learning Center.
Adult Learning Centers
Baker Learning Center
Located inside Park Ridge: A Helix Fintech & Performing Arts Academy
5903 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 1:00pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm
(225) 226-7631
ESL/Civics – McAuliffe Center – *Pre-Registration Required*
12000 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70715
Monday – Thursday | 8:30am – 12:30pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Office Hours: Friday | 8:00am – 11:30am
(225) 226-7631
McAuliffe Learning Center
12000 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 8:00pm
(225) 226-7631
Residential Adult Learning Centers (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
EBR Parish Prison Learning Center
2867 General Isaac Smith
Scotlandville, LA 70807
(225) 355-3311
Anyone 18 years of age or older, not enrolled in a K-12 school.* Programs are designed to meet the needs of adults who wish to further their education.
*Individuals who are 16, 17, and 18 years of age may qalify to attend based on state criteria. Please contact the McAuliffe Learning Center at (225) 226-7631 for additional details.
Most programs are offered FREE of charge.
Hours are flexible and students can set their own schedules.
Hours vary at each center. Evening/night programs are available at the Baker and Christa McAuliffe centers.
After registration and testing have been completed and a course of study has been developed, a start date will be assigned.
The Adult Education program is an individual, self-paced program so completion times vary.
A set number of hours is not required, but a recommendation will be made during the registration process.
Contact the center of your choice for re-enrollment instructions. See the “Adult Learning Centers” tab above for the contact information for each location.
Beginning January 1, 2014, the Louisiana High School Equivalency diploma will be based on the HiSET test from Educational Testing Service (ETS) instead of the GED test.
Please note that pre-registration is required. Contact the Baker or McAuliffe Adult Learning Center or visit hiset.ets.org for additional HiSET
registration information.
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals who are at least 19 years of age or older are eligible to take the test without enrolling in Adult Education or passing a qualifying test. Individuals who are 16, 17, and 18 years of age must achieve qualifying scores on the HiSET Official Practice Test AND have an authorized agent complete the Louisiana Authorization Form prior to testing. Anyone completing the Youth Challenge Program or a home school program is eligible to enroll.
Individuals who are 17 and 18 years old must:
Individuals who are 16 and 17 years old must meet the above criteria in addition to one of the following:
Individuals 15 years or younger are not allowed to take the high school equivalency test or enroll in classes at a WRU Literacy Provider. Individuals may earn a High School Equivalency diploma by passing an exam that verifies that they have gained the knowledge equivalent to accepted high school standards. The tests on the exam cover English Language Arts and reading, English Language Arts and writing, math, science, and social studies.
Registration is now available for qualified individuals. Visit an Adult Learning Center to register for the test or go to hiset.ets.org to register.
How to Schedule a HiSet Testing Appointment:
Step 1: Before you schedule your appointment, please review the requirements for taking the HiSET exam in Louisiana. You need to agree
that you meet these eligibility requirements when scheduled to take the HiSET exam.
Step 2: Find a testing center near you.
Step 3: Schedule your appointment
If you have any questions, please call ETS Customer Service at 1-855-MyHiSet (1-855-694-4738).
Registration/Test Fees
Paper-delivered tests: $21 ($15 ETS fee, $6 test center fee)
Computer-delivered tests: $16.75 ($10.75 ETS fee, $6 test center fee)
A $10 annual state administration fee will be collected when you register for your first sub-test; this is an annual fee and will be collected
once every 12 months
You will receive two retests per sub-test; however, you must pay the $6 test center fee each time you take a sub-test
Please log in to your HiSET account or call ETS Customer Service at 1-855-MyHiSet (1-855-694-4738) for more information.
Fees payable by debit or credit card (American Express®, MasterCard®, Discover®, VISA®, and JCB), PayPal®, or eCheck.
For more information on fees and refunds, visit the “Test Takers” page at hiset.ets.org.
Who can request a waiver to exit school?
NOTE: Non-EBRPSS schools/officials may obtain a copy of the waiver form by sending an email request to adulted@ebrschools.org or by calling (225) 226-7661.
Proper Documentation
The waiver to exit request must be submitted with proper documentation. The following items must be included:
Once the completed waiver to exit packet is received, it will be reviewed by the appropriate EBRPSS Executive Director and the EBRPSS Director of Adult Education.
Once approved, the EBRPSS Director of Adult Education will forward a copy of the approved age waiver to the assigned Adult Education Program. The assigned Adult Education Program must have an approved waiver BEFORE the student may enroll in Adult Education.
Once the student has completed orientation and enrollment in Adult Education, a copy of the approved waiver will be provided to the referring school with an effective drop date.
Exception to the 16 and 17 Year Old Age Waiver Requirements
We offer classes to adults who do not speak English as their native language whose native language is not English. The ESL English Classes help students improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing English skills at all levels. Enrollment is a 3-step process that includes registration, orientation, and testing. Only after After all three steps have been completed will the student will be placed in an ESL English class that matches their level.
Classes are free but the student must commit to completing 50 hours of instruction and taking a post-test.
Classes meet twice weekly as follows:
Step 1: Registration and Locator Part 1
There is limited face-to-face registration. Go to the Christa McAuliffe Adult Learning Center at 12000 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, to pick up registration papers. Please call (225) 226-7631 for help.
Online Registration is available here in English or here in Spanish. Be sure to answer all questions and submit the form.
General registration is held in July and January with dates posted in advance. However, some late registration is available by appointment according to openings in the classes. The registration process includes completion of an information packet and an oral and written Locator Part I oral interview. Students may choose morning or night classes, but specific placement depends on test scores.
Step 2: Orientation and Locator Part II
Orientation will explain the procedures and policies for the Adult Ed school and ESL classes. There is limited face-to-face orientation in small groups. Your time is scheduled on the registration papers.
Online orientation is offered at 8:30am and 6:00pm
Please call (225) 226-7631 with any questions.
Locator Part II determines which pre-test is appropriate for the student. Orientation explains the procedures and policies for the Adult Education school and ESL classes. This process takes approximately 2 hours.
Step 3: Testing
To be determined by ACL staff.
The pre-test determines the most appropriate class for the student and takes approximately 2 hours.
Placement in an ESL Class:
After completion of all 3 steps, class placement will be determined by student’s test scores in conjunction with speaking and listening ability. The student will be contacted by TEXT message about date and time to begin class.
For more information, please TEXT: (225) 771-9032.