High School Equivalency Test Center
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Earn your High School Equivalency Certificate!
The Los Angeles Unified School District has many test centers available to serve students in need of their High School Equivalency Certificate (formerly referred to as the "GED certificate").Testing takes place almost every week!!! We are here when you need us!Take that first step! Register Today!
Abram Friedman Occupational Center
1646 South Olive Street 5th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90015(213) 765-2573Registration Schedule
Mondays
8AM - 8PM
Tuesdays
9AM - 3:30PM
Wednesday - Thursday
9AM - 8PM
Fridays
8AM - 12PM
Rinaldi Adult Learning Center
17450 Rinaldi Street, Room 20Granada Hills, CA 91344(818) 832-8063Registration Schedule
Monday - Thursday
8AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
8AM - 12 PM
The test costs $150 for first time testers. If you need to retake any section of the test, the cost is $25 per section. Generally the test is given every week so there are plenty of opportunities to take the test when you are ready.
GED ® Update
Since 1942 the GED® was the ONLY test that lead to a High School Equivalency Certificate.In March 2014 the CA State Board of Education approved TWO NEW exams toreplace the GED®, the HiSET® and the TASC®.LAUSD now offers the HiSET® (High School Equivalency Test).If you pass the HiSET® you will earn yourCalifornia High School Equivalency Certificate.Visit the following websites for more information about the two newHigh School Equivalency Tests.► HiSET® ► TASC® http://www.tasctest.com/test-takers.html
These websites have many resources for test takers. Most are FREE!Be sure to check out the practice tests and study guides.For more information about using your High School Equivalency Certificate for Financial Aid, click on the link below.