Bakersfield Adult School

Bakersfield Adult School Where Learning is for Life! Bakersfield Adult School has served our community since 1917.

Today, BAS serves nearly 30,000 students that attend both day and evening classes at over 20 locations. BAS is the 8th largest adult school in California, providing classes for:

741 Older Adults - "life long learning!"

295 Adults with Disabilities - "self-esteem, self-worth, and, (in some cases), employment!"

3,196 Students is ESL/ELD/EL Civics - "teaching the English language, U.S. history and

culture, as well as, community awareness and involvement!"

1,400 Vocational Students:
- Vocational Nurse
- Health Career Worker
- Home Health Aide
- Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Business Certification
- Computer Certification

BAS provides cost-effective workforce development for students and the community.

2,885 students in GED/ /High School Diploma/ Independent Study - "We teach the communication and interpersonal skills that are necessary for students to reach their full potential!"

1,181 students in Adult Basic Education

11,900 Adults in Corrections at Lerdo - "Improving the quality of life through education!"
Bakersfield Adult School is committed to provide quality education and career skills to adults in Kern County. Open the doors to Bakersfield Adult School...and be one more success story!

Now is the time to register for business and computer classes at BAS. If you need to sharpen your skills or learn new sk...
08/19/2026

Now is the time to register for business and computer classes at BAS. If you need to sharpen your skills or learn new skills, BAS has a class for you.

For more information call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.

Typing and machine calculation tests TODAY! For more information call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.
08/18/2026

Typing and machine calculation tests TODAY!

For more information call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.

Do you need a typing test or machine calculation certificate? Typing tests and machine calculation test are back on the ...
08/16/2026

Do you need a typing test or machine calculation certificate? Typing tests and machine calculation test are back on the schedule at BAS.

Call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org to learn more.

Congratulations to Mason on passing all parts of the GED exam. Your hard work and dedication have paid off.To learn more...
08/14/2026

Congratulations to Mason on passing all parts of the GED exam. Your hard work and dedication have paid off.

To learn more about earning your GED or HSD call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org

08/12/2026

Last chance to register for classes at BAS. Arrive early, seating is limited.

For more information call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.

Today is the first day of school. Don't be late!For more information on enrolling at the Bakersfield Adult School, call...
08/12/2026

Today is the first day of school. Don't be late!

For more information on enrolling at the Bakersfield Adult School, call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.

Reminder that the first day of school is TOMORROW! Be on time, in class and on task. To find more information on enroll...
08/11/2026

Reminder that the first day of school is TOMORROW!

Be on time, in class and on task.

To find more information on enrolling in classes at BAS, call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.

08/10/2026

Last chance to register for Fall classes at BAS!

For more information call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org

Don't forget, first day of school is Wednesday, August 12th.Be on time, in class and on task.For more information call (...
08/09/2026

Don't forget, first day of school is Wednesday, August 12th.

Be on time, in class and on task.

For more information call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.

Don't miss out! One last chance to register for classes at BAS. Arrive early and be prepared to stay in class that day....
08/08/2026

Don't miss out! One last chance to register for classes at BAS. Arrive early and be prepared to stay in class that day.

For more information call (661) 835-1855 or visit bas.kernhigh.org.

Address

501 S Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93307

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

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