For adults who don’t have a high school diploma, there is an easier way to obtain an equivalency credential. The Regional Office of Education #3 is offering a paper-based version of the HiSET exam.  This exam is a high school equivalency test recognized by the state of Illinois and will assess five subject areas including Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. It will also examine readiness for college and the workforce.

This test provides the same result as passing the GED test. The GED test is the high school equivalency diploma from Illinois. The HiSET exam will be offered at the ROE in Hillsboro on the first and third Friday’s of the month and the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Taylorville unless otherwise posted. This test will be done in pencil-and-paper format. 

For more information on the exam and to schedule a test, visit https://hiset.ets.org. For residents who are interested in a computer-based test, the GED can be taken at various locations including Springfield, Centralia, and Mattoon. For more information on the GED visit www.GED.com. If you are interested in taking a test, work with your local adult education provider at the community college to help prepare for whichever test you choose to take.