GED Exam

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA

The GED exam is offered monthly at Hamden High School. It consists of tests in the following areas: language arts/writing, language arts/reading, math, science, and social studies.

Any Connecticut resident who does not have a high school diploma, is at least 17 years old and has formally been withdrawn from school for six months or their high school class has graduated, is eligible.

Registration deadline is at least 3 weeks prior to exam, but space is extremely limited at the Hamden site. Individuals are scheduled on a first come-first  basis.  Registering in advance may help but does not guarantee your first choice of test date and/or location. You will be requested to select a second and third choice.

One must register in person at the Hamden Adult Education office.  A current State or Government Photo i.d. is required at registration and entrance into exams.  A fee of $13 payable by money order or credit card only is required for Examinees 21 years and older.  For more information please call 203-407-2028.

Accommodations on the GED tests are available for qualified individuals with disability.  For more information, contact LuAnn Gallicchio at 203-407-2028.  You may also contact Ajit Gopalakrishnan at the Connecticut State Department of Education at 860-807-2125.

GED Prep classes are available at the M. L. Keefe Community Center for those individuals interested in preparing for the GED exam who work or live in Hamden.  Residents of other communities should contact their community's adult education program.