High School Equivalency (GED®)

This course helps students prepare for the General Educational Development (GED®) Testing Program, which may lead to a CT state high school diploma. It reviews the fundamentals of mathematics, English, social studies, and science. Persons 17 years of age or older who are not attending regular school are eligible for this program.

About the GED® Test

The GED® Computer Based Test Series is designed to offer students an alternative route to a high school diploma. The four test series consists of Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. Students take these exams from the State of Connecticut.

To register for the GED® Computer Based Test Series, students must start the process at ged.com by setting up a free student account. Students who wish to attend classes to prepare for the exam will have the opportunity to set up their ged.com account during class time.

Eligibility for the Test

In order to register for the GED® examination, an individual must:

• Be at least 17 years old
• Have been withdrawn from school for at least six months
• Present an official withdrawal form signed by a parent or legal guardian (Applicants that are 18+ years old may submit, in lieu of the withdrawal form, a letter from their last high school that the class with which they entered ninth grade has already graduated.)
• Learn more here

Disability Accommodations for the Test

Individuals with a disability who might require accommodations on the GED® test are encouraged to reach out to one of the contacts below:

Cost of the Test

To take the test, applicants age 21 or older and non-veterans must pay an initial registration fee of $13. Veterans and applicants under age 21 are exempt from fees.

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Class Registration and Placement:

Students are required to take a reading and/or math appraisal for proper class placement. Please call 860.687.2000 ext. 1271 for further information.

Click here to register

Location:

All classes are held at the Windsor Board of Education, located at 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor. Please use the main entrance.

Masks required when necessary according to WPS safety guidance.

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Spring 2024 Schedule

Morning Class: GED®

• Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday from 9–11:30 AM
• Starts January 29
• Class runs for 12 weeks
• Room 16
• Instructor: Kathy Kijak
• Free

Morning Class: Computer Lab for ABE / GED® / ESL

• Thursdays only, from 9–11:00 AM
• Starts February 8
• Class runs for 10 weeks
• Room 8/16
• Instructor: Lisa McCarthy
• Free

Evening Class: GED®

• Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday from 6–8:30 PM
• Starts January 29
• Class runs for 12 weeks
• Room 16
• Instructor: Kathy Kijak
• Free