Academic Skills

Day and evening classes are available for adults to learn or improve basic reading, writing, English, and math skills or to prepare for the HiSET (high school equivalency) exam. Cost: Free. SEE DETAILS BELOW

Day Classes in Exeter

During the school year, classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Winter/Spring 2022 registration event for new students for Daytime classes is January 10, 2022 at 9:00 am.

**Call the office at 603-775-8457 to set up a time to register if you can’t attend the registration event. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the semester.

Evening Classes in Exeter

During the school year, classes meet Monday & Thursday, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

The Winter/Spring 2022 registration event for new students for Evening classes is January 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm.

**Call the office at 603-775-8457 to set up a time to register if you can’t attend the registration event.

Enrollment is ongoing throughout the semester.

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All classes are held at the Tuck Learning Campus, Entrance D, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH unless otherwise indicated.

HiSET Basics

Since January 2014, the High School Equivalency Certificate issued by the NH Department of Education is based on the HiSET , a new high school equivalency test.

HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is published by ETS. For more information, visit their website at hiset.ets.org.

Unlike the GED, HISET allows test takers to choose between paper based or computer based testing. The cost is $125 (effective January 1, 2019). Like other high school equivalency tests, the HISET is aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards.

Exeter Adult Education continues to offer high school equivalency instruction and testing as we have for many years with the GED.

HiSET Test content

There are five subjects, with the following time limits:Writing—2 hours (this includes multiple choice questions and an essay)Math—90 minutes, calculator allowed for all partsScience—80 minutesSocial Studies—70 minutesReading—65 minutesScores from 2014, 2015, and 2016 tests will be able to be combined.Spanish and English versions are available; scores may be combined between the two.

HiSET Test delivery

Exeter Adult Education is a testing center and offers both paper-based testing (PBT) and computer-based testing (CBT). The cost is the same for both PBT and CBT scores may be combined.

NH Adult Education High School Equivalency Information

"While adult education provides so much more than just the high school equivalency, it is certainly a milestone to celebrate. Studies show that 47% of high school equivalency recipients go on to higher ed and have a 90% persistence rate. Adult ed learners have grit and determination. They are fighting for a better future for themselves and their families!"

*From COABE - the Coalition on Adult Basic Education*

HiSET Test Dates & More Information

Click on this block for dated & more information on similarities and differences between the GED and HiSET exam from the NH Bureau of Adult Education.