High School Equivalency Program

We offer GED/HiSET preparation classes in English and Español.

HSE prepares students to pass the GED and HiSET exams to earn a High School Equivalency Certificate.

Spring 2025 Semester Begins on January 7, 2025.

New students: Next Open Registration Date: March 3, 2025.

Returning students:

Schedules will be sent to the email used to register

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If you don't receive anything, please contact the Jefferson Adult School office at (650) 550-7890

GED Online: Thank you for your interest in our online GED program! Enrollment is limited to residents within our local area.

Returning students should contact the Jefferson Adult School office at (650) 550-7890

The GED^® test is made up of 4 subjects, broken into separate exams.

(Subjects: Reasoning through language arts, Mathematical reasoning, social studies and science).

Learn more about the Test Subjects by visiting the GED^®website by clicking HERE.

Price Per Subject: $35.00. The total cost for all 4 subject tests is $140.00. $15 fee for each retest.

You don’t have to take all 4 tests at once and can space them out however you choose.

Includes:

*Nominal test center fees may still apply.

Can I take the GED^® Test in other languages? Am I allowed to combine languages to credential?

Yes, in California you can test in English or Spanish and you can combine tests from different languages to earn your credential.

What is the difference between the GED and a High school diploma?

What is the GED for International Students?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND8u1SLgMzQ

What to Expect on the GED Test Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSu4cjTZUSU

What is the GED Language Art Essay and how do I pass?