Finding Courses
You may use the search form located in the top right hand corner of every page on the site to search for courses. If you put in your zip code then it will automatically limit the results to courses within 50 miles of your chosen zip code.
If you leave the zip code blank, it will show you matching courses from all across the state.
You may also click on the “Courses” button near the top of every page to browse and search for courses. Our advanced search allows you to search by keyword, time of class and other advanced options.
For classes at OOB/Saco Adult Ed – try the search icons on our home page!
Adult education in Maine is a statewide system of more than 100 connected learning programs and centers from Kittery to Fort Kent offering programs in five major catagories. Browse Now!
Business & Skills Training courses help prepare Maine citizens by providing the modern skills training necessary for new careers, promotions, and other career advancement.
College courses assist people of all ages wishing to make the transition into college-level courses. Check out our FREE Maine College & Career Access program
HiSET & High School Completion courses help people complete their high school education and receive a high school credential. We also have Alternative Education Programs for students struggling to get through school. Visit our ACADEMICS page to access these links and more.
Literacy courses give people the guidance, support, and training necessary to improve their literacy skills and the literacy skills of their family.
Personal enrichment courses include lessons in skills such as cooking and musical instruments and also include a variety of unique and fun experiences including travel. Browse our courses to find your next Enrichment or Vocational class.
In any economy, Adult Education courses are great choices because they are local, affordable and are designed to fit within your schedule.
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We are always looking for the teaching talent that enhances our program and our community. If you are interested in teaching or offering a course, please call (207) 934-7922 with any questions or ideas you may have. You can always email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org
All set to teach? Download and mail in our short Course Proposal Form.
Please mail your proposal(s) in before the following deadline dates to be considered for that semester
Fall: September – December (submit by June 1st)
Winter: January – March (submit by October 1st)
Spring: April – June (submit by January 1st)
Thank you for your interest in Adult Ed!
Our instructors are poets, computer programmers, teachers, chefs, therapists, doctors, artists and business people who come to share their knowledge and training simply because they love what they do.
Whether its an idea or an actual class, we are always interested in what our community has to offer. If you would like to teach a class at OOB/Saco Adult Ed, just download, print and scan and email or mail our short Course Proposal Form. A handy Teaching Handbook may be helpful as well.
We look forward to hearing from you!
OOB/Saco Adult Education, 28 Jameson Hill Rd., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Email: adultedinfo@rsu23.org / 207 934 7922
p: (207) 934-7922 Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM, Mon-Thu
Programs and Locations
Visit http://www.maineadulted.org/ and use the “Find a Local Program” search box located near the top of the homepage. By entering your town and radius in miles, you can quickly and easily locate the adult education programs closest to you.
You may also click the “Find Programs” button on the homepage to view listings and an interactive map of all the programs in the state.
First locate your program using the “Find a Local Program” search box located near the top of the homepage at http://www.maineadulted.org. You will then be presented with an interactive Google map which will allow you to pinpoint the location of the program(s) closest to you and get driving directions.
Click here for Directions/Materials to current classes with OOB/Saco Adult & Community Education. You can also view the maps provided when you pull up individual classes online. You can always give us a call during office hours at (207) 934-7922. Our OOB main office hours are M-Th, 10-9 PM (summer: 10-5 PM)
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Check out our Professional Skills category.
Each semester we search for courses that will enhance our community, build skills and be relevant to our local economy.
Call (207) 934-7922 or email adultedinfo@rsu23.org and we will be glad to answer any of your questions.
Registering for courses
Register online
All enrichment and vocational courses are available for registration. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and PayPal.
Academic students, before registering for a course will need an appointment. Just give us a call or text (207) 282-3846 and in summer (207) 934-7922 and we will be glad to schedule a free appointment for you. All Academic courses are at no cost to you and most have open enrollment – so you can start anytime!
Register by mail
If you register by mail, you may pay by personal check, money order or by providing your credit card info on the necessary registration form.
Register by phone (207) 934-7922 or send scanned registration form to adultedinfo@rsu23.org
Register in person
You may pay by personal check, credit/debit card, money order or cash unless otherwise stated.
Click here for more details about registration and policy info.
If you search for non academic courses online, you will know a class is full because the course description page will say “Course full” and give you the option of subscribing to the waiting list.
Its always a good idea to subscribe to the waiting list as it helps us gauge interest in a class which tells us to run it again or not. We will also call you if that class is offered again that semester or the following semester.
If you have mailed in your registration for a class which is full, you will be contacted, your payment returned and you will be placed on a waiting list for that class.
If you register in person, you’ll know immediately the status of the class.
All academic students need an appointment with our Student Services Coordintator first before enrolling – so just call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846.
You can always give us a call at our main office, (207) 934-7922, or email adultedinfo@rsu23.org if you have any questions.
If you are on a waiting list, you will be contacted if a space becomes available and will be called the next time the class runs if you are not able to get in. All waiting lists are handled on a “first come – first serve” basis and each class is filled by who calls first to claim the spot by registering.
Please do not go to class unless you have been registered. Teachers are unable to register you at class unless otherwise stated. We encourage students to register early to make sure a spot is available. If you try to register online for a class and its full, our site will automatically place you on a waiting list.
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We accept call-in registrations for enrichment and vocational classes (207 934 7922).
Academic classes require an intake appointment before we can register you. Getting your high school credential is at no cost to you. We will gladly schedule you for a FREE appointment, just call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846. During the summer please contact our main office in OOB: 207 934 7922.
And our academic classes are FREE and most have open enrollment as well!
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions – we will be glad to assist you.
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We accept online registrations using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express or PayPal accounts. Browse courses now!
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You can register for classes at OOB/Saco Adult & Community Education online, by phone, email a scanned registration or visit our main office in Old Orchard Beach High School, 28 Jameson Hill Rd. OOB, ME, 04064 (Main office hours are 10-5 Mon-Thu)
For Academics please call our Saco Learning Center for an appointment at 207 282 3846.
Questions? Please call (207) 934-7922 or email us at adultedinfo@rsu23.org
We would love to hear from you!
Whether you want to teach and have an idea, add your name to our mailing list, take fun classes or get a little more serious, we have something for you!
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Paypal accounts. For more info see How to Register
For Academic classes: call or text (207) 282-3846 to schedule an intake.
In the summer call (207) 934-7922.
OOB/Saco Adult Education, 28 Jameson Hill Rd., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
207 934 7922 / adultedinfo@rsu23.org
Contact us!
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Get your High School Credential (HiSET or High School Diploma)
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Prepare for College
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Write a résumé
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Do a career exploration or get help with career changes and decisions
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Apply for financial aid
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Fill out a College Application
. . . and much more. Find these links to your success on our ACADEMICS page.
No, we do not discriminate.
We serve people from all over. Anyone can register for our courses if they are 18 years of age or older. There is also no extra charge or fees if you are not a resident or do not live in our district.
Our Academic program serves 17 yrs of age and older and are free for anyone working toward a HS Diploma or college.
People like you!
People who know that learning does not stop with graduation, but is a life-long process. People who seek personal and professional growth; entertainment and education; new ideas and new experiences and who enjoy the company of others who seek the same.
We also serve students seeking High School Diploma, HiSET, ESOL & citzenship or preparing for college.
Download our catalogs, course schedules and other informational materials.
Look online where you can register for our Certificate Programs, Vocational and Enrichment classes. Browse now!
For more information, call (207) 934-7922, our staff will answer your questions and help you choose from among our comprehensive course selections.
Academic students need to call or text (207) 282-3846, which is our Academic wing at the Saco Learning Center, to make your FREE appointment so we can help you design your program. We have open enrollment in many classes so its never too late to start class or just explore your next step!