HiSET Test Dates and Reg Info

The test is available in English and Spanish- specify during registration. You must register beforehand.

	FALL	WINTER	SPRING
Social Studies	10/13/2022	1/19/2023	3/30/2023
Reading	10/20/2022	1/26/2023	40/6/2023
Writing	10/27/2022	2/02/2023	4/20/2023
Math	11/03/2022	2/09/2023	4/27/2023
Science	11/10/2022	2/16/2023	5/4/2023

Testing starts promptly at 6:00 PM. No late arrivals will be admitted. No exceptions!

Above tests are held at 2201 Encinal Ave. Alameda, CA 94501

We do not offer the GED Test at our site, but we do offer GED preparation classes.
To find out which centers offer the GED, you must create an account at GED.com and search for testing centers near you.

• For more information about the GED, including whether you meet state qualifications, please visit this link:
  • CDE
• To register for the classes: Class Registration
• You can register for the GED test here: GED Registration
• If you are looking for your GED results, please request them here:  GED Transcript Request
  • Alameda Adult School no longer has results located at our site

1. You must first go online hiset.ets.org to create a My HiSET account. (Make sure to keep your log in information handy because this is where you will get your test results.)
   • There you get your ETS #, have access to information about resources for studying, scoring, sample test questions, and more.
2. Bring your ETS #, payment, and proper identification to AAS during our office hours to sign up to take the exam.
3. You must register for the exam at least 1 week in advance.

Other testing options such as taking the test at another site or online from your home can be found on their website.

For questions about scheduling, contact Anne in the office at ayunyick@alamedaunified.org or call (510) 522-3858 x58754

$20 per subject- includes 2 free retakes within a 12-month period.

Payment type accepted: Cash, Visa or MasterCard accepted

Payment will be accepted at our main office located at:

                                   2201 Encinal Ave. Alameda, CA 94501

You are eligible for a refund of your test fee if you cancel and notify us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. (510) 522-3858 x58754

If you are absent or arrive too late to take the test for which you are scheduled, you are not entitled to a refund.

If the missed appointment was one made using one of your retake credits, the credit will not be returned to you.

Subtest	Number/Type of Questions	Duration
Writing	(60) multiple choice and essay	120 minutes
Reading	(50) multiple choice	65 minutes 80 minutes (Spanish)
Social Studies	(60) multiple choice	70 minutes
Math	(55) multiple choice	90 minutes
Science	(60) multiple choice	80 minutes

Each of the five subtests in the HiSET battery is scored on a scale of 1-20. In order to pass, you must do all three of the following:

• Achieve a score of at least 8 on each of the five individual subtest
• Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay portion of the writing test
• Have a combined score on all five tests of at least 45

Scores are available 5-7 days for multiple choice tests; 7-10 days for essay (writing) test. You can access your score reports on your My HiSET account.