WASC Adult Education
Located in Santa Cruz, and Watsonville and the Greater Santa Cruz County
Offering ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Completion, GED preparation, and Career Technical Education
Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education offers educational programs to support your career growth, learn a new language, earn your diploma equivalency or create a pathway to college.
About WASC Adult Ed
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Location & Contact Information
WASC Adult Ed - Santa Cruz
319 La Fonda Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
WASC Adult Ed - Watsonville
294 Green Valley Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-8225
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Programs Offered
English as a
Second Language
Career Technical
Education
GED
Preparation
& High School Diploma
Adult
Basic Education
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Getting started with WASC Adult Education
Helpful information about taking classes with this provider
Classes at WASC Adult Ed
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Free classes offered for High School Diploma completion, GED Prep, Basic Skills, Citizenship Prep, and ESL. Career courses may have a fee. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
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Classes are held in the morning and evening. New classes start each semester
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Registration is online and on-site at all 3 locations.
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All new students need to complete a new student registration form and placement assessment. Assessment must be taken in person at any of the 3 site locations.
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Staff are available to help students complete registration forms.
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There are classes available in English and Spanish.
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Many classes may be started at any time throughout the semester.
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A social security number or high school diploma is not required except for some of the Career classes.
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Cap and gown graduation ceremony takes place at the Mello Center every Spring.
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Need help? Try calling WASC Adult Education
If you’re not sure where to start, contact a counselor with questions about which class is best for you.
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You can visit the school or call (831) 786-2160