Norwich Regional Adult Education is dedicated to the service and growth of each student and committed to the belief that all students may achieve success.
About Norwich Regional Adult Education
- Norwich Regional Adult Education (NRAE) is a cooperative adult education program administered by the Norwich Board of Education in cooperation with area Boards of Education.
- NRAE serves the residents of the school districts of Norwich, Bozrah, East Lyme, Franklin, Ledyard, Lisbon, North Stonington, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, and Voluntown.
- NRAE provides academic programs, family education, job training, workplace education, enrichment classes, language, counseling and assessment services.
- More than 500 students are enrolled each year!
- Earn a high school diploma in 3 ways
- Earn a Adult High School Credit Diploma
- Earn a GED®
- Earn a National External Diploma
- Study English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Prepare to become a U.S. Citizen
Our academic programs are offered to residents of Norwich and the 11 surrounding school districts that comprise the Norwich Regional Adult Education Cooperative. It is supported by local Boards of Education, as well as state and federal grants. These classes to improve basic skills, learn to speak English, or earn a high school diploma are free of charge to the residents of Norwich and Cooperative towns.
- Norwich Regional Adult Education provides state-mandated programs in addition to workforce preparation training and continuing education classes.
- All Adult Education classes are available to adults from Norwich and Cooperative school districts who are age 17 or older and no longer enrolled in public school.
- Please go to the Pre-Registration tab to pre-register.
Main Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m
Phone Number: 860-823-4299
Fax Number: 860-892-4367
Message from the Director
The 2024-2025 school year is off to an exciting start here at Norwich Regional Adult Education, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce myself as the Director of Adult Education! I’m Dr. John Glover, and with 24 years of experience across various educational settings, I’m eager to work alongside you and help our program soar to even greater heights.
Now is the perfect time to take that exciting step into the classroom and focus on your personal or professional growth. At NRAE, we offer an incredible range of programs, including ESOL, GED, CDP, NEDP, family education, job training, workplace education, enrichment classes, language programs, counseling, and assessment services. Whether your goal is to earn a high school diploma, boost your career prospects, learn English, or even become a U.S. citizen, NRAE is here to support you every step of the way!
Each year, over 500 students join us from Norwich, Bozrah, East Lyme, Franklin, Ledyard, Lisbon, North Stonington, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, Voluntown, and beyond. Our programs are offered at our main campus on 191 Hickory St. in Norwich, as well as at East Lyme High School, Stonington High School, and various other community locations.
At NRAE, we’re more than an educational institution—we’re a compassionate, dedicated community of professionals committed to helping every student succeed. As our mission states, we believe in the potential of every learner and are here to provide a top-notch education tailored to our diverse community.
We can’t wait to meet you in person and help you achieve your goals. Let’s make this year one for the books!
John Glover, Ed.D.
Director of Adult Education
Norwich Regional Adult Education
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:
The Norwich Regional Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation or past or present physical or mental disability in any of its education programs, activities or employment policies. All education programs and offerings, including extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.
All activities offered by Norwich Regional Adult Education are held in accessible locations. Accommodations for individuals with a disability are available upon request. This catalog will be made available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact Judy Leonard, Norwich Regional Adult Education, 860.823.4299 for further assistance.