Adult Basic Education

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Adult Basic Education Program

The Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) at Massasoit Community College offers adult learners English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes, and a Transition to Community College Program, to further adult learners educational and careers goals at no cost to the students.

The Massasoit Community ESOL Program offers English language classes for students whose first language is not English. Beginner to advanced levels are offered in a hybrid model on the Canton Campus and in-person on the Brockton campus throughout the school year.

The Transition to Community College Program, held on the Brockton campus, gives adult learners the opportunity to gain the necessary academic skills to enter a college degree or certificate program at Massasoit.

The Massasoit Community ESOL Program and the Transition to Community College Program are funded by grants from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and are FREE to all who meet the eligibility requirements.

ABE Massasoit ESOL Free English Classes

Massasoit's Adult Basic Education ESOL program is currently accepting new students.  Please follow this link to complete the ESOL Interest Form and you will be contacted to come in for a placement test. These classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and have both online and in-person learning options. Classes are free for all students.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: esolmassasoit@massasoit.mass.edu

Transitions to Community College Program

Massasoit’s Transitions to Community College program is currently taking applicants for the Spring 2026 semester.  Please complete the Transitions Interest Form linked here. You will be contacted to sign up for a small group information session to review the application process and benefits of the program.  If you have any questions please direct them to mcctransitions@massasoit.mass.edu.