We offer free classes to help you prepare to earn your high school equivalency or brush up on your reading, math, and job skills. Our classes are designed to help you get ready to take the next step, whether it’s to enter college or start a career. We also offer workforce training to help students qualify for promotions or jobs in high-demand industries. Classes are available in person, online, or a mix of both. Here are some of the classes that are available at centers throughout Georgia:
- GED Test & HiSET Exam Preparation Classes (Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts)
- Career Training
- Reading Classes
- Computer Skills Classes
FREE In-Person and Online English & Citizenship Classes
We offer free English (ESL) & citizenship classes at multiple locations throughout Georgia. Our classes are for adults that want to improve their English, attain U.S. citizenship, and get career training. Benefits of Learning English:
- College and Job Readiness
- Civics Education and U.S. Citizenship Preparation
- Community and Family Life
- Digital Literacy
- Health Care
Instruction is available for all levels of English and students of all nationalities. We also offer workforce training to help students qualify for promotions or jobs in high-demand industries. <!–Click below to find a location near you! –> Find a location near you!
Clases de inglés y ciudadanía en persona y en línea GRATIS
Ofrecemos clases gratuitas de inglés (ESL) y ciudadanía en varias localidades en Georgia. Nuestras clases son para adultos que desean mejorar su inglés, obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense y obtener capacitación profesional. Beneficios de aprender inglés:
- Preparación para la universidad y el trabajo
- Educación cívica y preparación para la ciudadanía estadounidense
- Mejor vida familiar y comunitaria
- Alfabetización y literatura digital
- Cuidado de la salud
Las clases están disponibles para todos los niveles de inglés y estudiantes de todas las nacionalidades. También ofrecemos capacitación para la fuerza laboral para ayudar a los estudiantes a calificar para promociones o trabajos en industrias de alta demanda. ¡Haga clic a continuación para encontrar una localidad cerca de usted! Haz clic aqui
Welcome to the home of the official Georgia High School Equivalency (HSE) Program (formerly the GED Testing Program) where you can find everything you need to know about choosing a high school equivalency (HSE) pathway, taking your tests or enrolling in classes, and earning your high school equivalency (HSE) credential. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) now offers multiple options for achieving your high school equivalency. Two computer-based testing (CBT) pathways are available through testing centers or proctored at home: the GED® test or the HiSET® exam. TCSG is also piloting a workforce-based solution to a high school equivalency (HSE) through joint enrollment called Career Plus HSE.
Quick Facts
- Preparation classes for GaHSE options are free. Contact your local Adult Education Center for information about courses.
- Scholarships are available to assist with GED® Test fees and HiSET® Exam fees. See your local adult education center for more information.
- For a comparison of the GED® Test and HiSET® Exam, view this resource.
- View HSE Options Flyer
HOPE High School Equivalency (HSE) Examination Grant Program
Eligible Georgia residents can now apply for an award not to exceed $200 to cover the cost of a high school equivalency examination. The HOPE HSE Grant is available once per subject area exam to those who qualify. To learn more, visit www.HSEtest4Free.com or call 404-679-1645.
Testing Centers
When registering for a test, open testing locations with available testing dates will automatically display. Availability may vary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Examinees can expand the distance they are willing to travel to identify additional sites.
GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE) and may not be used or reproduced without express written permission. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from ACE. PSI, the PSI logo and HISET are registered trademarks of PSI and used in the United States under license.
Your journey does not have to end with Adult Education. We can also help you Keep GOing and pursue your dream career. Why is technical college the right choice for you?
- FREE TUITION: When you pursue a career in any one of 17 high-demand fields including computer technology, health sciences, or early childhood education, you can get started on a rewarding career and have 100% of your college tuition costs covered with Georgia’s HOPE Career Grant.
- VARIETY OF PROGRAMS: We offer 600 part-time or full-time Degree, Diploma & Certificate programs including computer technology, criminal justice, health sciences, nursing, culinary arts, construction management, and many more. 99%
- PLACEMENT SUCCESS: With 99% success rate for job placement and college transfers, our students are fast-tracked to their future.
- CONVENIENT ACCESS: There are 22 colleges with 88 locations across the state as well as online classes, giving you access to higher education that is convenient for you.
- SUCCEED SOONER: Earn a credential in as little as eight weeks to two years. Achieve a rewarding career with little to zero college debt.
Free College Applications for the Month of March
Did you know there are 22 technical colleges throughout the state of Georgia? Be sure to take advantage of the TCSG application fee waivers this month! Click here to learn more and apply today!
Let us help you find a rewarding career!
Every Adult Education program has a Career Services Specialist to serve as a support and resource to all students. Career Services Specialists provide career advice, guidance, and college transition support services to help students achieve their goals.
More Options to Earn Your High School Equivalency in Georgia
Georgia now offers both the HiSET® exam and GED® test to earn your high school equivalency (HSE) Diploma. Take the test in person or online, weekdays or weekends, one test at a time–whatever works best for you!
Sign up to test in person or online today!
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Online Testing
The GED test and HiSET exam can both be taken at home in a proctored environment. The GED test option is called the Online Proctored GED and the HiSET option is called HiSET at Home. These options require a computer, camera, speakers, and Internet connectivity for the individual delivery of the test at home or in another secure location.
Testing Centers
When registering for a test, open testing locations with available testing dates will automatically display. Availability may vary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Examinees can expand the distance they are willing to travel to identify additional sites.
Cost of the GED Test and HiSET Exam
| COST FOR IN-PERSON TESTING | COST FOR ON-LINE TESTING | |
| GED | $40 per subject @ 4 total = $160 | $46 per subject @ 4 total = $160 |
| HISET | $26.75 per subject @ 4 total = $133.75 | $36.25 per subject @ 4 total = $181.25 |
Need help preparing for the GED or the HiSET? We have FREE classes available across the state.
GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE) and may not be used or reproduced without express written permission. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from ACE. PSI, the PSI logo and HISET are registered trademarks of PSI and used in the United States under license.