High School Equivalency in English

High School Equivalency in English
Prepare to earn your high school equivalency diploma and advance your education and career goals with our high quality and intensive preparation program.
Build your academic skills in a supportive and non-threatening learning environment to prepare for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), which has replaced the General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Pre-high school equivalency and high school equivalency levels are offered and focus on reading, writing and mathematics while covering all five subjects addressed in the TASC. You also have the opportunity to participate in college and career planning workshops, which provide transition resources to help you apply to college or enroll in one of LaGuardia’s professional training programs once you have earned your high school equivalency diploma.

Our intensive 12-week courses usually run twice a week in the morning, evening or all day Saturday, and are open to those 19 years of age or older.

LaGuardia is an official testing center for the TASC. When you are ready to take the TASC, you will complete the application in class and register to take the exam.

COURSES
High School Equivalency Placement Test
Sat 2/29/2020 2/29/2020 10:00-2:00 $25 A04TST001C
Sat 3/7/2020 3/7/2020 10:00-2:00 $25 A04TST001D
Sat 3/14/2020 3/14/2020 10:00-2:00 $25 A04TST001E
High School Equivalency in English
Wed & Fri 4/8/2020 6/26/2020 10:00-2:00 $325 A04HSE001A
Sat 4/4/2020 6/27/2020 9:00-5:00 $325 A04HSE001C
High School Equivalency Math Only
If a low math test score is all that is holding you back from getting your High School Equivalency Diploma, this math refresher course is for you. Through extensive practice, you will learn algebra, geometry, number conversions, and interpretation of data and graphs. Develop the skills you need to pass the High School Equivalency Exam.
Wed 1/29/2020 4/1/2020 9:30-1:30 $137 A04HSE005A
REQUIREMENTS

Placement Exam

During our intake and registration, you will take a placement exam to determine your skill level in reading, math and writing. If you pass the three sections of the exam, you will be admitted to the High School Equivalency course.

If you do not qualify for the High School Equivalency course, you will be referred to either the Pre-High School Equivalency course or another program that will help you properly address your reading, writing and math skills.
CAREER PROFILE

Lifetime Earnings

According to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, individuals with a high school diploma will earn more than $330,000 over a lifetime more than non-high school graduates.
DISCOUNTS

Categories

Public assistance recipients: 50% discount (must show benefit card).

65 years of age: 30% discount.

If you have taken the High School Equivalency course within the last six months and need to retake it, we offer a 30% discount.
RELATED PROGRAMS

High School Equivalency Exam / TASC Testing Center

Equivalencia del Bachillerato en Español

Contact Us

Phone

(718) 482-5385

Email

AdultBasicSkills@lagcc.cuny.edu

In person

31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room C400

Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Apply Now

To apply, you must attend a placement exam session, which includes a 35 minute reading exam, 20 minute math survey, and a writing sample. In order to qualify for the High School Equivalency course, you must pass all three sections of the placement exam. If you've previously taken the high school equivalency exam (formerly GED), you may be exempt from placement testing. Bring your scores to the placement exam to find out or call (718) 482-5385 to speak to an advisor.

Please complete this form, and a staff person will contact you regarding our next placement exam dates and registration.

Classes begin in September, January, April and July.

How to Pay

You can pay the $25 placement exam fee (non-refundable) prior to the day of the placement exam. You can pay online at www.laguardia.edu/acereg (use code A02TST001A) or with a money order in person at:

Bursar's Office - (C Building, Room C-110)

Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Books must be purchased separately.

After your placement exam, registering for the course can be paid with a separate money order or debit/credit card. See REGISTER section.

Register

Ways to Register

Online

By phone

(718) 482-7244
with payment by MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express.

In person

M-Building, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M143, Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cash payments must be made at the Bursar's Office
(C-Building, Room C110)
Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.