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ABOUT US...South Bay Adult School, serving the Beach community for over 90 years, is the 11th largest adult school in California with more than 18,000 annual registrations. We offer a wide variety of classes in a safe, healthy and relaxing environment. SBAS is located in Los Angeles County, California with campuses in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach
Interesting Info about SBAS...
SBAS has been in operation since 1918.
SBAS is the 11th largest adult school in California with more than 13,000 students registered annually.
SBAS offers classes on more than 14 sites for your convenience.
SBAS Parent Education program has been named a "PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE" by the State of California twice.
SBAS has been named a Promising Practice in ESL Citizenship by the State of California.
Anyone 18 or older may attend.
There are no residency requirements.
About 100 adults complete the requirements for their high school diploma each year.
ESL classes are offered on two main sites, with classes in the morning and evening.
Our 3,000 ESL students annually represent more than 65 countries.
SBAS is open year round and offers four terms--Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.
Parent Education classes serve parents with children from ages 0 to 5.
SBAS offers instruction in basic skills and literacy.
Citizenship classes are provided for both English speakers and English learners.
Our vocational program offers typing classes and typing certificates.
More than 25 vocational education classes include completion certificates, upon request.
Vocational Education classes are offered in cosmetology, computers, photography and more.
SBAS sponsors special events throughout the year for students, Open House, Kindergarten Information Night, Cultural and Seasonal Activities, Book Fairs, Art Shows, Family Nights, Parent Talk, Community lectures and much more.
Awarded the LERN International Community service award for the 1998 ESL Resource Handbook for students.
LERN honorable mention in the brochure gallery for cover design twice.
SBAS State PreSchool serves our ESL students and their children.
SBAS provides valuable services to South Bay parents of K to 12 students--including, English tutoring, State PreSchool and the Resource Room at Edison Center.
Distance Learning for English Learners.
Parent Education teacher Stella Varey nominated RBUSD Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Stella!
Registration online.
Even Start-SBAS is proud to announce a partnership with RBUSD Child Development Centers for Even Start, a federally funded program which promotes family literacy to qualified applicants. This comprehensive program includes early childhood education, adult basic education, second language learning, and opportunities for parents and child activities. For more information please contact: Even Start Coordinator 310.937.3340 x217 evenstart@southbayadult.org.
The South Bay Adult School and Beach Cities Health District are partnering to present "livewell", a community strategy to help South Bay residents achieve optimal health. New in our winter brochure is a list of classes that have been tagged with the BCHD "livewell" logo. This logo brands the class as an offering that addresses one or more of the dimensions of optimal health. Learn more about how these will help you achieve optimal health at www.bchd.org.
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