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Adult Basic Education - Metro North Adult Basic Education

1170 Main Street NW, 2nd Floor, Elk River, MN 55330

Eligibility

Individuals ages 17 and older, not enrolled in a K-12 program, with a skill level below 12th grade, who live in the cities of Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Fridley, Lexington, Oak Grove, Ramsey, Saint Francis, and Spring Lake Park

Hours

Vary by location and service
https://www.metronorthabe.org/
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; visit website

Service area

Anoka, MN
Blaine, MN
Circle Pines, MN
Columbia Heights, MN
Coon Rapids, MN
Fridley, MN
Lexington, MN
Oak Grove, MN
Ramsey, MN
Saint Francis, MN
Spring Lake Park, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
Elk River, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Open Saturday or Sunday

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided: - Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE - Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE - Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE - English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College - GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site - Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

Last Assured

08/19/2025

Providing organization

Metro North Adult Basic Education

Helps adults develop basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and English