Berkeley Adult School



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 Want to pursue a hobby with support of an expert teacher and new friends? Want to build your resume and increase your earning power? Want to improve your English for living and working in the US? BAS helps you achieve your goals.

This school is a member of Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective.

Berkeley Adult School Stories

A portrait of Jenny Fang at Berkeley Adult School, wearing a grey sweater and a white collared shirt with a school lanyard

The First Step

UC Berkeley student began her journey to higher education by improving language skills Jenny Fang took ESL and vocational classes at Berkeley Adult school, leading to her working as a… [Read More]
Berkeley Adult School Principal Thomas Reid stands in front of the school, which has a history dating back to 1881.

Education For All

Berkeley Adult School has a long history of championing learning, career readiness and life enrichment Berkeley Adult School Principal Thomas Reid stands in front of the school, which has a… [Read More]
Woman Works on Abstract Painting, in a dark room where the large canvas stands on an easel

Art and Wellness

Berkeley Adult School class promotes creativity and mental wellness Berkeley Adult School's Art and Health course encourages mental wellness through education and creativity. Crystals Lachman, 44, of Berkeley, says the… [Read More]
Happy adult woman sitting on the sofa with eyes closed enjoying bright daylight

Lifelong Learning

How Berkeley Adult School Helps Older Students Continue to Grow Mindfulness Mediation classes at Berkeley Adult School help students like Rebecca engage in lifelong learning and to continue to improve… [Read More]
Armando Rodriguez, a man with tattoos and a gray workout shirt in a wheelchair, holds a basketball in a gym and looks towards the camera

Wheelchair basketball player Armando Rodriguez finds passion and purpose in Berkeley Adult School’s gym

Adult school recreation programs like the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program gave Armando Rodriguez a place to keep playing basketball after an injury left him in a wheelchair. Photo… [Read More]
Tes Yohannes in scrubs starts to put on a latex glove and smiles for the camera

The Freedom of Education

Career Technical Education enables students to have the career they want Career Technical Education classes at BAS gave Tes Yohannes the skills to pursue his dream of helping people through… [Read More]
Fatima Adcock, a black woman with a brown button up shirt, glasses, and her hair up in a bun, sits at a computer in a classroom and smiles for the camera.

Berkeley Adult School offers Career Technical Education courses with convenient schedules

After being out of the work-force due to medical leave, one student decided to upgrade her computer skill set for today’s technical demands. After being out of the work-force due… [Read More]
Gabby Ramirez smiles for the camera in a cafe, wearing a black shirt and a white apron and holding a freshly made sandwich

The Pathway to Business Ownership

A culinary experience Thanks to the CTE program offered by Berkeley Adult School, Gabriela Ramirez was able to go from culinary classes to business ownership of her own. Photo by… [Read More]
Adriana DeSouza sits in her office with her diplomas and smiles for the camera

Inspiration to Achieve More

ESL and high school classes give students the tools to succeed ESL and high school classes gives students like Adriana Machado the tools to succeed. Photo by George Baker Like… [Read More]
Romelia Perez, a woman with mid-length dark brown hair and a navy blouse, holds her diploma and smiles for the camera.

From Struggle to Success

Romelia Perez, 41, Overcomes Odds to Earn High School Diploma and Pursue Medical Career Romelia Perez, 41, overcame odds to earn her high school diploma and pursue a medical career.… [Read More]