Any New York City resident who is:

• 21 years or older
• Does not have a U.S. High School diploma or equivalency (HSE)

Enrolling is easy!

• Visit any of our Enrollment Hubs to begin your journey.
• Enrollment Hubs are conveniently open Monday-Thursday across all five boroughs.

No documentation is needed for:

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• High School Equivalency (HSE) classes

For Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes leading to certification and job placement, you may need to provide:

• A Social Security Number
• Other documents to verify your identity

Types of Classes:

• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE)
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

What’s the Difference Between Basic Education and High School Equivalency?

• Basic Education (ABE): Addresses lower literacy levels in reading and math to prepare students for HSE classes.
• High School Equivalency (HSE): Prepares students for the GED® exam.

Adult Education provides tuition-free classes for eligible students.