The GED test is for adults who do not have a high school diploma. Those who pass the test receive a California High School Equivalency Certificate.
In California, persons who are 18 years of age or older may take the GED test. Some 17-year-olds who meet specific criteria for testing may also take the test.
The GED test is made up of 4 subjects, broken into separate exams. You don’t have to take all 4 tests at once - you can space them out however it suits you and go at your own pace.
Visit the GED Website to learn more.
The HiSet exam is for adults who do not have a high school diploma. You must be a California citizen and be 18 years of age or older or within 60 days of your 18th birthday. If you are at least 17 years of age you may be eligible to take the HiSET.
Once you pass the test, your state or jurisdiction will issue you a high school equivalency certificate or high school equivalency diploma.
Visit the HiSET website to learn more.
By passing the CHSPE, you can earn the equivalent of a high school diploma (although not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school). The exam consists of two sections: an English Language Arts section and a Mathematics section.
Dropping out of school after registering for the CHSPE or while awaiting results is unlawful for those under eighteen years old. It may also result in failing grades for courses in which you are enrolled.
In order to be eligible to take the CHSPE exam you must meet one of the following requirements:
Must be at least 16 years or older OR
Must be have been enrolled in 10th grade for once academic year or longer OR
Must have completed one academic year of enrollment in 10th grade at the end of the semester during which the CHSPE regular administration (spring or fall) will be conducted
Visit the CHSPE website to learn more.