Vista Adult School



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 Vista Adult School has provided leading educational services in Vista, CA since 1977. We are committed to providing an exemplary education designed to engage, inspire and empower all students to achieve their goals.

This school is a member of Education to Career Network of North San Diego County.

Vista Adult School Stories

Portrait of longtime teacher and school principal Patti Campbell at Vista Adult School where she now teaches ESL.

Transforming Lives

After retiring as a school administrator, Pattie Campbell continues to impact lives teaching English as a second language Pattie Campbell has taught English as a second language at Vista Adult… [Read More]
Manuel Martinez doing phlebotomy work in a lab

A Shot at a Better Future

Student turns Vista Adult School phlebotomy technician training into dual career as an instructor and medical professional Manuel Martinez did his phlebotomy technician training at Vista Adult School and now… [Read More]
Portrait of Vista Adult School student Brayan Smith Enriquez Diaz on his apartment patio.

Bilingual business goals

ESL student plans to become language interpreter for businesses Brayan Enriquez is improving his English skills at Vista Adult School and hopes to return to Guadalajara to work as a… [Read More]
Portrait of Vista resident Daniela Grosso in a wooded area of Brengle Terrace Park.

Scientist cracks language barrier

Brazilian doctor learns conversational English to continue immunology career Despite having advanced degrees from her university in Brazil, Daniela Grosso lacked the conversational English skills needed to continue her career… [Read More]
Portrait of Vista Adult School graduate Breanna Varela Perez with two of her four kids, Angel and Katelynn, at Fallbrook Community Park.

Worth It

Persistence pays off for parent who returned to school to earn GED certificate, further educational goals Since passing her GED exam, Breanna Varela-Perez has worked on further educational goals to… [Read More]
Portrait of Tara Bender displaying her t-shirt with a thoughtful at message at Solutions For Change where she lives.

A Long Way Up

Student earns GED after overcoming adversity, now has higher education goals Pursuing higher education has enabled Tara Bender to not only improve her own life, but offer a hand up… [Read More]
Portrait of Elizabeth O’Hara-West, Principal of Vista Adult School, at the school. Photo by Charlie Neuman

Students First

How Vista Adult School makes education personal Principal Elizabeth O’Shea-West of Vista Adult School says the school offers educational opportunities and affordable career training at a fraction of the cost… [Read More]
Rear view of man raising arm to ask a question during a presentation in lecture hall.

Getting Back to Work

Vista Adult School helps students build marketable skill sets During times of economic difficulty, like the 2008 recession, adult schools can offer affordable, flexible ways to build marketable skill sets… [Read More]
Portrait of Daisy Morales with her 2 year old daughter Paola at Vista Adult School

Success Within Reach

Uplifting students’ and their families’ lives Daisy Morales with her 2 year old daughter Paola at Vista Adult School, whose goal is uplifting students like her. She’s now attending classes… [Read More]
Juan Flores, in a light blue ball cap and blazer with a light grey polo, smiles for the camera

Success Spotlight: Vista Adult School sets a student on an entirely new path

After time in a rehabilitation program made him determined to to turn his life around, Juan Flores earned his high school diploma and was able to forge a new path… [Read More]