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
The minimum age to take the *hiset exam is 16. Applicants under 18 must obtain permission to test from their local high school. Please obtain details for the procedure from the 4 Lake Street Main Office, 603-882-9080 x2411.
What We Offer
The Adult Learning Center offers monthly *hiset examinations. Preregistration is required at least 36 hours prior to an exam. *hiset Tests are administered in two sessions over two days, with each session lasting approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours. Results will be available at the *hiset portal, which may be accessed online with the test-taker ID number.
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
Register for the *hiset at https://hiset.org
- Click on link to schedule your exam today and follow the directions. If you have a *hiset ID, sign in. If not, use the new user tab to set one up.
- Students must have an email account or set up an email address before registering online.
- Click on the test-taker tab to view information about the New Hampshire test. Information for each state is somewhat different, so reading the information is important: https://hiset.org/new-hampshire/
Special Accomodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special accommodations are allowed for *hiset Testing for physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and Attention Deficit/Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Accommodations include but are not limited to private testing room, extended time, reader, and scribe. To test with accommodations, please contact PSI/*hiset Disability Services at 1-800-367-1565 X 6750 or email: eaalerts@psionline.com. *hiset tests with accommodations are scheduled at the convenience of the candidate and the *hiset Chief Examiner.
Practice Test
Please note: The practice test requirement has been waived for students over 18 years of age due to COVID. Students under 18 should contact 603-882-9080 x2411 for instructions.
Contact
For Testing:
Please call Cheryl Lavoie at 603-882-9080 x2231 or email clavoie@nashuaalc.org
For Classes:
Please call Bill Bissonnette at 603-288-7526 or email at bbissonnette@nashuaalc.org