About Us
Silicon Valley Adult Education (SVAE) is part of the Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) and offers adult education classes free of charge or at a low cost to adults 18 years or older. SVAE is a comprehensive adult school offering entry-level and advanced courses in health, technology, and careers in the trades. We also offer free English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation for GED and HiSET tests, and High School Diploma (HSD) subject courses. We also have a variety of Career Technical Education courses and Online Courses with affordable registration fees. SVAE is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Silicon Valley Adult Education offers free assessment tests to take ESL, ABE, HSE, and HSD courses and academic and career counseling. The Regional Testing Center, located at the Hillsdale main campus, offers state and national tests such as GED, HiSET, CBEST, CSET, and many others for the convenience of our students and community.
Services to Businesses
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Silicon Valley Adult Education
Services to Businesses
Businesses may contract with Silicon Valley Adult Education to provide customized computer training and retraining for their employees, English Language Workplace Literacy training, and business operations support services.
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs)
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Silicon Valley Adult Education
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs)
- Set Goals: Students will formulate and monitor their educational and career objectives.
- Achieve Skills: Students will be able to access and utilize current technology.
- Demonstrate Learning: Students will use English to communicate effectively and transition to the next step on their career and academic pathway.
