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Adult Education

Adult Education at Fort Wayne Community Schools provides flexible, supportive opportunities for adults to continue their education and build new skills. Programs are designed to meet a wide range of needs, including high school equivalency classes, English language learning, workforce readiness and career-focused training. 

Adult ELL Graduation 2023, an adult receiving an award at a ceremony

 

Graduation

We hold a ceremony for students in our adult programs.
  • HSE Students: March 2027
  • English Literacy Classes May 2027

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Adult English Language Learners

Learn English! Classes are designed for people who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities in the English language. Our friendly teachers and staff can help you!

ELL Class Information

Workplace and Academic English for Non-Native Speakers

These classes are for people who want to learn conversational English and improve their reading ability.

English literacy classes are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Students will be placed in the appropriate level after the initial assessment.

Call the Adult English Language office at (260) 467-1068 for registration dates. Students must pre-register for assessment. You may begin a class at any time during the session when space is available.

English Language Learners classes are held at:
Anthis Career Center
1200 South Barr St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1068
 
ELL Registration 2026-27: 
Please visit our website to register and schedule an orientation appointment www.fwcsadulteducation.us
 
Class times:
Morning Class
Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Mid-Morning Class
Monday -Friday 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Afternoon Class
Monday- Friday 12:45 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
 
***Two-Hour Delay Guidelines***
8:00 a.m. will not meet when there is a two-hour delay. All other classes will meet as scheduled.
**Please do not bring children**

Depending on their TABE and/or CLAS-E assessment and past educational experience, ELL students will be enrolled in our High School Equivalency (HSE) program or the Adult English Language Learner (ELL) Program. 

Students that enroll with us come from Fort Wayne Community Schools, other area high school ELL programs or register during intake registration from community providers including churches, mission programs and host families. Students move through the levels as their skills develop.