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Adult Basic Education Program (ABE)

Formerly the Adult Career and Education Services (ACES)

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The Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) is federally grant-funded which ensures the course offerings are free! Students must take a pre-test to determine class placement.

Program Services
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English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL classes empower beginning, intermediate, and advanced level students with the necessary skills for communication in real-life situations as well as the ability to succeed in a professional work environment.

Students will first take a one-week introductory class to review workplace skills, learning styles, and study skills amongst other items.

Once in class, students will learn skills such as how to make phone calls, talk to a doctor, or fill out forms as well as learn workforce readiness skills.

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High School Equivalency (HSE)

HSE courses prepare students for their GED/HiSET to master language arts skills and mathematics skills, while exploring career and workplace skills.

Students will first take a one-week introductory class to review workplace skills, learning styles, and study skills amongst other items.

Students develop a positive attitude toward mathematics, problem solving skills, and the ability to use mathematics in everyday life to pass the High School Equivalency Exam.

Courses also focus on revising the paragraph format for unity, cohesiveness, and strong supporting details while reinforcing sentence skills, by introducing the basic five-paragraph essay. For science and social studies, students are exposed to literacy and graphic literacy.

Students can also take credit classes towards a degree pathway while preparing for their official HSE exam.

Program Requirements
  • Classes are at no cost
  • Classes are available on a first-come first-serve basis (students may be waitlisted)
  • Morning and Evening classes available
  • Class locations vary
  • Courses are approximately 8-10 weeks
  • Courses may be online, in-person, and/or hybrid
  • 16+ years old (16- & 17-year-olds must provide a withdrawal letter from Clark County School District and have parent/guardian consent)
  • Students must take a pre-test to determine class placement
Contact Information

For additional information

Call: 702-651-4747 OR

Email: aces@csn.edu OR

Visit: CSN Sahara West

2409 Las Verdes St. Building B

Las Vegas, NV, 89102