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Course Details

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Course Description

Returning to school as an adult can be intimidating, but the ABE program offers a supportive environment and makes learning a rewarding experience, even if it has been years since you entered a classroom. Classes in the program focus on basic reading, writing, math and computers. All classes are offered up to and including a Grade 9 level. You can then continue to take high school courses through the Academic Upgrading/College Preparation program. The courses you complete and study skills you develop in Adult Basic Education will increase your confidence, enhance your life skills, and encourage you to learn more in the future. The courses and learning opportunities focus on practical skills. Learn to write a paragraph or how to type documents on a computer. We’ll help you improve your reading and writing skills, understand where to place a comma and update your resume. The ABE program is flexible and has a teaching staff that is very experienced, understanding, and encouraging. By completing the ABE program, you will have a foundation that will help you to be successful if you choose to further your education in upgrading courses.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Returning to school as an adult can be intimidating, but the ABE program offers a supportive environment and makes learning a rewarding experience, even if it has been years since you entered a classroom. Classes in the program focus on basic reading, writing, math and computers. All classes are offered up to and including a Grade 9 level. You can then continue to take high school courses through the Academic Upgrading/College Preparation program. The courses you complete and study skills you develop in Adult Basic Education will increase your confidence, enhance your life skills, and encourage you to learn more in the future. The courses and learning opportunities focus on practical skills. Learn to write a paragraph or how to type documents on a computer. We’ll help you improve your reading and writing skills, understand where to place a comma and update your resume. The ABE program is flexible and has a teaching staff that is very experienced, understanding, and encouraging. By completing the ABE program, you will have a foundation that will help you to be successful if you choose to further your education in upgrading courses.




Adult Basic Education (ABE) Medicine hat college