MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy

No-Cost Academic and Language Acquisition Courses Supporting Your Success

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About MassLINKS

Adult Education Online Academy

The MassLINKS Adult Education Online Academy provides free academic and English language courses to eligible adults across Massachusetts. Funded by Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), MassLINKS is the only fully virtual, statewide adult education program in Massachusetts.

MassLINKS offers live online classes to prepare students for Massachusetts approved High School Equivalency exams (GED or HiSET) or to build foundational English language skills for academic and workplace success through ESOL or ESL courses. All instruction is delivered online, allowing students to learn from anywhere in the state.

Achieve Your Goals with MassLINKS

The MassLINKS Virtual Academy offers no-cost adult education GED and HiSET preparation classes as well as English for Speakers of Other Languages. Classes are offered fully online to help you work around your schedule.

Hear From Our Students

“I want to share my journey with Mount Wachusett Community College. When I joined English classes at that time, I did not speak English. Moreover, I did not read, understand, or write. Now I am able to speak English. Even though I understand very well…”
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— ESOL Student

ESOL Student

“I’m very happy to be a part of MassLINKS. It’s amazing that the learning process can be so exciting. I’m learning a lot of interesting facts from different fields. I think this learning system is unique. And it helps me very much and brings real…”
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— HiSET/GED Student

HiSET/GED Student

“When I came to the USA, my biggest problem was how to communicate with people. Enrolling in MassLINKS classes was a big step toward solving this problem and improving my future. Thanks to MassLinks, I have started learning English and integrating into society. Therefore, I…”
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— ESOL Student

ESOL Student

“MassLINKS helped me find hope. Being a single mother was a very hard time for me. I was going through postpartum depression, and it drained everything I had inside me. It was hard. When I found MassLINKS, I knew I wanted to take the next…”
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— HiSET/GED Student

HiSET/GED Student

“MassLINKS provided more than just a class; it provided a pathway to my future. The curriculum is rigorous but rewarding, and the staff goes above and beyond to ensure every student feels confident. Thanks to this program, I will not just earn a credential. I’m…”
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— ESOL Student

ESOL Student

“MassLINKS at Mount Wachusett Community College has helped me in so many ways. It helps with my anxiety and keeps my brain focused, and as a mother of three, it has also helped me support my children with their homework. Most importantly, it is helping me…”
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— HiSET/GED Student

HiSET/GED Student

“I am very grateful with MassLINKS, so in my opinion, everything works perfectly. I just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH. I really appreciate all you do for us.”

— ESOL Student

ESOL Student

MassLINKS Mission

MassLINKS provides no cost virtual education to eligible Massachusetts residents, supporting educational goals and employability through high quality basic skills and English language instruction, workplace readiness training, and college preparation.

Coursework prepares students for postsecondary education, training programs, or employment in Massachusetts priority industries.

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