HiSET Test Registration

HiSET Testing Dates 2026-2027

TESTING IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO ALAMEDA ADULT SCHOOL STUDENTS.
WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

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

Subject	Fall	Winter	Spring
Social Studies	October 7, 2026	January 13, 2027	March 24, 2027
Writing	October 21, 2026	January 20, 2027	March 31, 2027
Reading	October 28, 2026	January 27, 2027	April 7, 2027
Math	November 04, 2026	February 03, 2027	April 21, 2027
Science	November 18, 2026	February 10, 2027	April 28, 2027

HiSET Testing Information

Registration

You must first go online to https://hiset.org/how-to-create-myhiset-account/ 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 HiSET #, have access to information about resources for studying, scoring, sample test questions, and more.
Bring your HiSET #, payment, and proper identification to AAS during our office hours to sign up to take the exam.
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 or call (510) 522-3858 x58754.

Cost

$30 per subject if paid with cash-
$32 per subject of paid with credit card-

includes 2 free retakes within a 12-month period.

Payment type accepted: Cash, Visa, or MasterCard accepted (Will be charged a non-refundable $2 fee)

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. Refund is only available via check. You can reach us at (510) 522-3858 x58754. If paid with credit card, the $2 fee is non-refundable.

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.

Subjects

Subtest	Number and Type of Question	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

Scoring

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.

GED Information

We do not offer GED Testing at our site.

To find out which centers offer the GED test, 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.

Contacts

Office Hours:
M-TH: 3:00-9:00 PM
Friday: closed

Counselor: Loan Mai
aas@alamedaunified.org

Office:
Anne Yun-Yick
(510) 522-3838

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