Adult Basic Education

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program acknowledges and uses the experience, wisdom, and needs of adult learners to provide a path to success in college, careers, and the community. We offer non-credit courses at four different levels in basic reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. These five-week courses prepare you for our English as a Second Language (ESL) program or the High School Equivalency exams.

With support from kind and knowledgeable instructors, you can take the first step toward a brighter future, just like ABE graduate Raven Vallo, who is now working toward her associate degree at CNM.

Steps to Apply to the ABE Program

English as a Second Language 

CNM's English as a Second Language (ESL) program can help you improve your proficiency in English for professional, academic, or personal reasons. You will study reading, writing, speaking, listening, and US culture while acquiring the language and self-confidence to handle daily challenges. Our instructors are qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) professionals. Learn more about the ESL program. 

High School Equivalency

CNM's High School Equivalency (HSE) courses will prepare you for the General Education Development (GED) test or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). Our non-credit HSE courses are offered in language arts, math, science, and social studies, with Spanish instruction available for HSE language arts and math courses. Learn more about the HSE program.