Education and training
Locate schools for children, find adult basic education, and search for higher education programs and courses throughout Minnesota. Find details about recertification and re-licensure of international degrees, various education projects, resources, and services.
On ISEEK find schools, fields of study and programs
College
Use ISEEK to locate a school of higher education anywhere in Minnesota.
You can search by school name, region, type of school, or keyword. Find school contact information for admissions, financial aid, child care, and related web addresses along with other general school information.
Field of Study
Explore nearly 600 defined fields of study on ISEEK.
You can search by sixteen career clusters categories or by keyword. Find out more about admissions and pre-college preparation;
typical course work;
careers you may qualify for; resources;
and schools that offer programs in specific areas of study. And you can view a video about each areas of study.
Program
Find a Minnesota program through ISEEK that suits your needs.
Search by keyword or select from multiple criteria such as program subject, school name or type of school, region, or delivery method. Compare programs using the Consumer Report to help you make informed decisions about Minnesota education and training programs.
Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs serve learners ages 16 and over who are not formally enrolled in school and who have educational skills below the high school completion level. See details on ISEEK about typical course work including English as a second language (ESL) and GED test preparation. Find links to Training Locations and General Educational Development (GED) Testing Centers.
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Locate schools for children
All Minnesota K-12 schools
School Report Card
Search by school or district to find a school near you. This school and district report card page offers a comprehensive look at K-12 (kindergarten through 12th Grade) schools in an easy to read format for parents and taxpayers. Minnesota's accountability system allows parents to look at information about their entire school, not just the results of one test. Data can be easily compared between and among all schools in the state.
greatschools
Compare Minnesota K-12 schools using this online tool. You can search for schools by address, school district, or county. Read parent reviews, compare test scores, and find information about teachers and students.
Alternative and charter schools
Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools
The Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools (MFAS) is an alliance of community-based nonprofit organizations that operate small alternative school sites in the Twin Cities area. Their goal is to assist at-risk students in attending schools that help them develop to their full potential. This page is a list of federation member schools.
Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP)
MAAP offers a listing of Minnesota Alternative Schools.
MN Association of Charter Schools
Learn about MN Charter Schools. This site provides a MN Charter School Directory that lists all operating MN charter schools. There are also resources for parents to help them choose a charter school, charter school facts and statistics, and FAQs about charter schools.
Recertification and re-licensure of international degrees and professional certifications
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)
The CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) analyzes the credentials of multiple types and levels of healthcare professionals educated outside of the United States, or with an international educational background, who wish to pursue a healthcare professional degree in the United States for the purpose of licensure. The CES report analyzes education and licensure in terms of comparability to U.S. standards and expectations. Their evaluation carefully assesses documents to verify and appraise an applicant’s educational and registration/licensure credentials. CGFNS also offers programs required by the majority of the U.S. Boards of Nursing in order to obtain registration/licensure as a nurse in the United States.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Medical schools outside the United States and Canada vary in educational standards, curriculum, and
evaluation methods. The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess the readiness of international medical graduates to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
International Grade Conversion Guide For Higher Education
This guide, provided by World Education Services (WES), features suggested grade conversions for higher education in more than 120 countries.
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
NACES members serve foreign-educated persons who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States and who are seeking further education, professional licensure, or employment in the United States. They provide expertise on the educational systems, institutions, programs, and documents of other countries. NACES member organizations examine documents for accuracy and authenticity. Reports include information about the credential awarded and the U.S. equivalency.
World Education Services (WES)
The WES evaluation converts educational credentials from any country in the world into their U.S. equivalents. It describes each certificate, diploma or degree that you have earned and states its academic equivalency in the United States. WES works with individual applicants as well as with educational institutions, attorneys, licensing boards, employers and government agencies throughout the U.S. WES is a not-for-profit and 501-C-3 service-based organization. In addition to credential evaluations, WES fulfills its mission by providing training workshops for admissions professionals.
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Education projects, resources, and services
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)
ILCM provides free comprehensive immigration services to low-income persons of all nationalities who are ineligible for federally funded legal services programs. ILCM also provides education, training and outreach to other professionals and the community at large in immigration affairs. Most of ILCM’s work is done in Saint Paul and the surrounding Ramsey County communities. However, educational outreach is concentrated in the entire Twin Cities metropolitan area.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Student and Scholar Services is dedicated to serving the University of Minnesota's international community. ISSS supports the University's international efforts by helping departments to bring new foreign nationals to the four campuses and communities; by providing intercultural training for students, staff, and faculty; and by offering events that build links between the U.S. and international campus communities. The International Student Hand Book is also available on their website.
La Oportunidad, Inc.
Provides bilingual and culturally relevant education and support to Latino children, youth, adults, and families, located in Minneapolis. Services include intervention and skill-building for high school and middle school students, prevention of domestic violence for adult males, parenting groups, and K-5 school-based programs.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
The Association promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. Members share a belief that international educational exchange advances learning and scholarship, builds respect among different peoples, and encourages constructive leadership in a global community.
Page last updated in June 2008.
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