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Contra Costa County Office of Education

The High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) is composed of five sub-tests which may be taken on one day or scheduled for different days.  The tests have multiple choice questions and a writing essay. The  five sub-tests are Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. All tests are paper-based or computer-based, and is available in both Spanish and English.  The test taker can choose the format and language they prefer.
  • To prepare for the test, contact your local adult school or explore the practice resources on the HiSET website.
  • Scores for paper-based test are available in 7-10 days and can be found by checking your on-line HiSET account.
  • Unofficial scores  for the multiple choice sections of computer-based testing are available when you finish the exam.  Scores are certified 5 days after the exam.
 

HiSET Test Registration

Create a profile, pay fees and schedule your test online: hiset.ets.org
Cost: $140 for the entire test or $24 per sub-test and a one-time state fee of $20. Payment is online.
HiSET Testing Locations in Contra Costa County

HiSET Testing Locations in Contra Costa County

Location
HiSET Tests Offered
Dates/Times
 Contra Costa County Office of Education 
(925) 942-5306
 Paper-based
and 
Computer-based
Tuesdays 
8:00 - 4:00
 Mt. Diablo Adult Education
(925) 685-7340
Paper-based
and 
Computer-based
Wednesdays 
3:00-8:00
 Martinez Adult Education 
(925) 228-3276
 
 
 Computer-based
1st Mondays 
5:00-8:00

3rd Saturdays 
8:00-2:30