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NH HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TESTING (HISET)

NH High School Equivalency Testing (HISET)

Classes prepare students with the skills needed to pass the HiSET and earn a high school equivalency certificate.

Classes can help adults looking to earn their high school equivalency for a promotion, a job change, entry into college or the military. Start Date for the fall 2026 session, day and evening programs, will be Monday, September 21st, 2026.

"While adult education provides so much more than just the high school equivalency, it is certainly a milestone to celebrate. Studies show that 47% of high school equivalency recipients go on to higher ed and have a 90% persistence rate. Adult ed learners have grit and determination. They are fighting for a better future for themselves and their families!"

Cost: Free

Preparation and testing support to earn the NH HiSET.

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    HiSET Test Content

    There are five subjects, with the following time limits:

    • Writing—2 hours (this includes multiple-choice questions and an essay)
    • Math—90 minutes, calculator allowed for all parts
    • Science—80 minutes
    • Social Studies—70 minutes
    • Reading—65 minutes

    Spanish and English versions are available; scores may be combined between the two

    HiSET Official Transcript Requests

    If you have completed your HISET exam and require an official transcript for entrance into postsecondary education/training, the military or to get a job, please complete the form found at the link below and mail (with the required $10.00 fee from the State of NH Dept. of Education) to:

    High School Equivalency Testing Program NH Department of Education 25 Hall Street Concord, NH 03301


    NH DOE Transcript Request Form

    HiSET Test

    Pre-registration is required for the HiSET Exam. Students can create a HiSET test taker account online at https://hiset.org. Students will need an Email address to create this account.

    Keep your username, password and HISET ID# written down for all testing . You need this number to schedule your testing sessions and to access your scores.

    • HiSET Test fee – $125. (effective 1/1/2019)
    • State-issued picture ID or passport required.
    • Any person under age 18 who desires to take the test must obtain permission from their local school district prior to registering for the test. In addition, students under age 18 are required to pass an official practice test, available by appointment.
    • Individuals must attend two days to complete full test battery.

    Call (603) 775-8457

    Click here to view the HiSET Test Dates Availalble in New Hampshire

    Please be advised that the New Hampshire GED or HiSET Certificate of High School Equivalency can be neither earned nor obtained via the Internet or through correspondence programs. The Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests) or the HiSET require extensive preparation and the demonstration of a high level of high school knowledge and academic skills. The Tests are administered in New Hampshire only at Official Testing Centers under the direction of the New Hampshire Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Education. Any other high school equivalency certificate not issued by the New Hampshire Department of Education or another jurisdictional testing authority may be of dubious value and may not be accepted by employers, colleges and universities, or the military.

    Test Delivery

    Exeter Adult Education is a HISET testing center. For More information on the HISET exam, click here .

    For more information on the most up to date available testing dates in NH follow this link: https://test-takers.psiexams.com/hisetnewhampshire

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