High School Equivalency Certificate
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Earn Your High School Diploma or High School Equivalency with LAUSD Adult Education
LAUSD offers free preparation courses and testing for the High School Equivalency Certificate (HSE). A High School Equivalency Certificate (HSE) is an alternative to a traditional high school diploma that demonstrates a candidate has the same knowledge and skills as a high school graduate.
Whether you are looking to qualify for college, apply for a better job, or simply complete your educational goals, we are here to support you every step of the way.
For more information about the CA High School Equivalency Test, please visit the following websites:
HiSET – http://hiset.org
GED - http://ged.com
These websites have many resources for test takers. Most are FREE! Be sure to check out the practice tests and study guides.
The LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) offers High School Equivalency test preparation at each of our 11 adult schools. For more information, contact your desired DACE Schools
Pathways

When you pass any of the above tests you receive the CA High School Equivalency Certificate.
https://hiset.org/ This website has many resources for test takers. Most are FREE! Be sure to check out the practice tests and study guides.
2026 SUMMER SESSION SCHEDULE
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Not all options are available at all test centers. Some restrictions apply. Examinees must meet certain eligibility requirements. Preparation is not included in price. Inquire at local adult school or test center for complete details.
March 2026 - School Sites Testing Schedule
East Los Angeles Occupational Center |
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2100 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 276-7000
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | March 03, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | March 10, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | March 17, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | March 18, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | March 25, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| East Los Angeles Skills Center | |||||||||||||||
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3921 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323)224-5970
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Emerson Community Adult School |
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8810 Emerson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-2000
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | March 10, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Thursday | March 12, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | March 24, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Thursday | March 26, 2026 | 9:00am |
Evans Community Adult School |
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717 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 613-7900
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Wednesday | March 25, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | March 26, 2026 | 4:00pm |
Harbor Occupational Center |
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740 N. Pacific Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-4800
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
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Wednesday
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March 04, 2026 | 4:00pm |
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Wednesday
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March 11, 2026 | 4:00pm |
Los Angeles Technology Center |
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3721 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2300
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | March 17, 2026 | 12:30pm |
| Thursday | March 19, 2026 | 12:30pm |
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center |
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10925 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 357-7700
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Monday | March 02, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | March 03, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | March 07, 2026 | 8:30am |
| Monday | March 16, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | March 17, 2026 | 2:00pm |
North Valley Occupational Center |
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11450 N. Sharp Ave.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 256-1400
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Wednesday | March 18, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | March 25, 2026 | 4:00pm |
Rinaldi Adult Center |
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17450 Rinaldi St. Rm #20
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-8063
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Monday | March 02, 2026 | 9:00am |
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Wednesday
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March 04 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | March 09, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | March 11, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | March 16, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | March 18, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | March 23, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | March 25, 2026 | 9:00am |
Slawson Southeast Occupational Center |
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5500 Rickenbacker Rd.
Bell, Ca 90201
(323) 729-6400
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | March 03, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | March 10, 2026 | 9:00am |
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Saturday
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March 14, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | March 17, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | March 18, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | March 19, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Saturday | March 21, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | March 24, 2026 | 9:00am |
West Valley Occupational Center |
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6200 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-3540
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Thursday | March 05, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | March 12, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | March 19, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | March 26, 2026 | 4:00pm |
April 2026 - School Sites Testing Schedule
East Los Angeles Occupational Center |
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2100 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 276-7000
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | April 07, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | April 21, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 22, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | 4:00pm |
East Los Angeles Skills Center |
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3921 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323)224-5970
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| Day | Test Date | Time |
| Wednesday | April 08, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 15, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 22, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | 9:00am |
Emerson Community Adult School |
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8810 Emerson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-2000
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Thursday | April 16, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | April 27, 2026 | 3:00pm |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | 3:00pm |
Evans Community Adult School |
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717 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 613-7900
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Monday | April 20, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | April 21, 2026 | 8:00am |
Harbor Occupational Center |
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740 N. Pacific Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-4800
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
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Tuesday
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April 14, 2026 | 9:00am |
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Tuesday
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April 21, 2026 | 9:00am |
Los Angeles Technology Center |
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3721 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2300
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | 12:30pm |
| Thursday | April16, 2026 | 12:30pm |
| Tuesday | April 28, 2026 | 12:30pm |
| Thursday | April 30, 2026 | 12:30pm |
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center |
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10925 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 357-7700
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Monday | April 06, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | April 07, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Wednesday | April 08, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | April 11, 2026 | 8:30am |
| Wednesday | April 15, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | April 18, 2026 | 8:30am |
| Monday | April 20, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | April 21, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Wednesday | April 22, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | 2:00pm |
North Valley Occupational Center |
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11450 N. Sharp Ave.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 256-1400
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Wednesday | April 22, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | 4:00pm |
Rinaldi Adult Center |
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17450 Rinaldi St. Rm #20
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-8063
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Monday | April 06, 2026 | 9:00am |
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Wednesday
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April 08, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | April 13, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 15, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | April 20, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 22, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | April 27, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | 9:00am |
Slawson Southeast Occupational Center |
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5500 Rickenbacker Rd.
Bell, Ca 90201
(323) 729-6400
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | April 07, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Saturday | April 11, 2026 | 8:00am |
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Tuesday
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April 14, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Saturday | April 18, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | April 21, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | April 28, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | April 30, 2026 | 4:00pm |
West Valley Occupational Center |
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6200 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-3540
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Thursday | April 09, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | April 16, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | April 30, 2026 | 4:00pm |
May 2026 - School Sites Testing Schedule
East Los Angeles Occupational Center |
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2100 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 276-7000
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | May 05, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | May 12, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | May 19, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | May 28, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| East Los Angeles Skills Center | |||||||||||||||
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3921 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323)224-5970
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Emerson Community Adult School |
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8810 Emerson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-2000
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | May 05, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Thursday | May 07, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | May 12, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Thursday | May 14, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | May 18, 2026 | 3:00pm |
| Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 3:00pm |
Evans Community Adult School |
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717 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 613-7900
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Saturday | May 02, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Wednesday | May 06, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | May 07, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Saturday | May 09, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | May 19, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 4:00pm |
Harbor Occupational Center |
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740 N. Pacific Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-4800
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Saturday | May 09, 2026 | 8:00am |
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Wednesday
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May 20, 2026 | 4:00pm |
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Saturday
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May 23, 2026 | 8:00am |
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Wednesday
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May 27, 2026 | 4:00pm |
Los Angeles Technology Center |
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3721 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2300
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | May 05, 2026 | 12:30pm |
| Thursday | May 07, 2026 | 12:30pm |
| Tuesday |
May 12, 2026
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12:30pm |
| Thursday | May 14, 2026 | 12:30pm |
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center |
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10925 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 357-7700
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Saturday | May 02, 2026 | 8:30am |
| Monday | May 04, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | May 05, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Wednesday | May 06, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | May 09, 2026 | 8:30am |
| Wednesday | May 13, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | May 16, 2026 | 8:30am |
| Monday | May 18, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | May 19, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | May 23, 2026 | 8:30am |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | 2:00pm |
North Valley Occupational Center |
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11450 N. Sharp Ave.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 256-1400
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Wednesday | May 13, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 4:00pm |
Rinaldi Adult Center |
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17450 Rinaldi St. Rm #20
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-8063
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Monday | May 04, 2026 | 9:00am |
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Wednesday
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May 06, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | May 11, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | May 13, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | May 18, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Monday | May 27, 2026 | 9:00am |
Slawson Southeast Occupational Center |
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5500 Rickenbacker Rd.
Bell, Ca 90201
(323) 729-6400
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Tuesday | May 5, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Saturday | May 9, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | May 12, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Wednesday | May 13, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | May 14, 2026 | 4:00pm |
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Saturday
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May 16, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Tuesday | May 19, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Tuesday | May 26, 2026 | 9:00am |
West Valley Occupational Center |
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6200 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-3540
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| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Thursday | May 07, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | May 14, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Thursday | May 28, 2026 | 4:00pm |
GED - 2025–2026 GED Testing Available at AFOC
| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Friday | March 13, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Friday | April 10, 2026 | 8:00am |
| Day | Testing Date | Time |
| Friday | May 08, 2026 | 9:00am |
| Friday | May 22, 2026 | 9:00am |
Cost of the Test
- Department of Public Social Services http://dpss.lacounty.gov/ (310) 481-3115
List of programs that provide assistance
CALWORKS
CAL LEARN
GAIN
GROW (General Relief Opportunities for Work)
- Work Source Center
- Community Based Organizations
Brotherhood Crusade www.brotherhoodcrusade.org (323) 545-1130
Job Corps www.jobcorps.org (213) 741-5376
Homeboy Industries www.homeboyindustries.org (323) 526-1254
Watts Labor Community Action Center www.wlcac.org (323) 563-5639
- Non-Profit Organizations
Goodwill Industries www.goodwillsocal.org (213) 201-1290
Salvation Army www.salvationarmysocal.org (323) 454-4200
- L.A. County Probation Department http://probation.lacounty.gov (800) 931-2222
- Department of Corrections http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/ (916) 445-6731
- Department of Rehabilitation https://www.dor.ca.gov/ (916) 588-5415
- Department of Children and Family Services https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/ (213) 351-0101
- Department of Aging https://aging.ca.gov/ (213) 482-7252
- Veteran’s Administration http://www.va.gov/ (800) 827-1000
- Los Angeles Urban League http://www.laul.org/ (323) 299-0618
How to Register - Computer Based Testing
The HiSET® exam is now available on computer at our main test center located in downtown Los Angeles, at the Rinaldi Adult Center Equivalency Test Center and twelve other sites in Los Angeles.
When you take the test on the computer you will know your unofficial score right away for four sections of the test. The essay takes a couple of extra days to score. You will be able to see your scores in about 5 business days after completing the last section of the test. You should receive an email form Parchment within 10 days of passing your test with an electronic transcript and certificate.
If you are interested in taking the test on computer, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Create HiSET Account
Go to the HiSET® website and create an account. HiSET - Create account
Be sure to make a note of your ETS#. We will need it to schedule your appointment.
Step 2 - Decide testing location
Come to:
High School Equivalency Test Center (located at the Abram Friedman Occupational Center)
1646 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-2400
Step 3 - Registration
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Computer-Based Testing |
Paper-Based Testing |
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HiSET® Full Battery (first time test taker) |
$150.00 |
185.00 |
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HiSET® Subtest (retesters) |
$30.00 |
$35.00 |
Transcript/Certificate Verification
To request a document verification or replacement copy, please use the options below. Only the test taker can initiate a CDE search. Federal law prohibits CDE staff from discussing test taker information with 3rd party requestors.
For Test Taker
- For copy requests of your traditional high school diploma or transcript, please contact the authorizing school or district. For convenience, the California School Directory can be used to locate contact information.
- For copy requests of your HiSET certificate or transcript, please call 1-855-694-4738 or visit the ETS/HiSET Parchment web site .
- For copy requests of your GED certificate or transcript taken from July 1, 1990 to present, please call 888-906-4031 or visit the GED web site.
- If GED Certificate was taken, from 1942 to June 30 1990, you may request a copy of your score report to be submitted to the State of California. For more information please call (213) 765-2400
On Behalf of a Test Taker
- HiSET Requests - To verify a HiSET certificate, please call 1-855-694-4738 or visit the HiSET Parchment web site.
- GED Requests - Third Party Organization (Non-Academic)
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- To verify or request a GED Credential, watch the video tutorial first or go straight to on Behalf of a Test-Taker.
- To verify or request a GED Credential, watch the video tutorial first or go straight to on Behalf of a Test-Taker.
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- GED Requests - Academic Institution or School
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- Sign-up to Request & Receive GED transcripts: Schools and Institutions are eligible for a free Parchment Receive Lite account to request and receive GED transcripts.
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