Adult Basic Education - Metro North Adult Basic Education
4757 North Road, Suite 317, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Eligibility
Individuals ages 17 and older, not enrolled in a K-12 program, with a skill level below 12th grade, who live in the cities of Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Fridley, Lexington, Oak Grove, Ramsey, Saint Francis, and Spring Lake Park
Hours
Vary by location and service
(763)433-4200
Voice
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; visit website
Service area
Anoka, MN
Blaine, MN
Circle Pines, MN
Columbia Heights, MN
Coon Rapids, MN
Fridley, MN
Lexington, MN
Oak Grove, MN
Ramsey, MN
Saint Francis, MN
Spring Lake Park, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
Elk River, MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Program Fees
- No Fee
Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided:
- Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE
- Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE
- Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE
- English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College
- GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site
- Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites
Last Assured
08/19/2025
Providing organization
Metro North Adult Basic Education
Helps adults develop basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and English