The High School Equivalency Test or *hiset® is a nine-hour test taken over two days and includes tests of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The High School Equivalency Test (*hiset) began in January 2014 and gives adults and out-of-school youth an opportunity to demonstrate their academic skills and earn the New Hampshire High School Equivalency Certificate. More information on the *hiset tests can be found at www.nhadulted.org.
Who We Serve
All candidates seeking a high school equivalency certificate are welcome to test at the Nashua Adult Learning Center.
The minimum age to take the *hiset exam is 16. However, applicants under the age of 18 must obtain permission to test from their local high school and request an age requirement waiver from NH Adult Education. Information to begin this process is found here:
High School Equivalency Testing for Youth Under 18 | Department of Education
What We Offer
The Nashua Adult Learning Center administers *hiset Test sessions generally four times a month at 2:30-4:00, 4:00-6:00, 6:00-8:00pm. Dates vary as posted in the schedule below and found on the PSI website for registration.
Program Highlights
- Convenient schedule for day and evening tests
- Comfortable, air conditioned testing environment
- Referrals to *hiset classes, if needed
- Special accommodations for qualified individuals
Register For *hiset
To register for test sessions, testers will need to create a MyHiset account and obtain a unique *hiset ID by following the directions found here: https://hiset.org
There, testers will also find links to available testing locations and schedules and the registration process.
NOTE: Testers must have an email address to create the MyHiset account and to register for testing online.
If you have previously tested in another state, be sure to review the information for New Hampshire here: https://hiset.org/new-hampshire/
Special Accommodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available for test takers with diagnosed disabilities. Testers must create a MyHiset account before applying for accommodations. Information regarding allowances, documentation, and the approval process is found here:
https://hiset.org/get-started/test-accommodations/
Once specific accommodations have been approved, all tests will be scheduled through the PSI support team.
To schedule testing with accommodations, have your *hiset ID handy and contact PSI:
Phone: 800-367-1565 x 6750
Email: eaalerts@psionline.com
Please note: *hiset tests with accommodations are scheduled at the convenience of the candidate and the *hiset Chief Examiner.
Practice Test
Please note:
While not required for testers over 18, it is advisable to prepare for testing. In addition to our in-person classes, practice tests can be found here:
HiSET® Practice Tests | Free, Paid & Official Test Prep Resources
Test Day Emergency
If it is necessary to cancel a scheduled *hiset test due to illness or emergency, notify PSI of the cancellation by calling:
1-855-MY-HISET (1-855-694-4738)
As an excused absence, this will avoid the rescheduled test fee.
Contact
For Testing:
If you have any questions about *hiset testing at the Nashua Adult Learning Center, please email:
For *hiset Prep Classes:
Please contact Bill Bissonnette:
603-288-7526