TxCHSE Preparation and Testing

Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency

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Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE)

To earn a TxCHSE (Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency) diploma, you must pass a standardized test to prove your proficiency at the high school level in four major subject areas: science, math, social studies, (with two extended responses) and  language arts/reading (with one extended response).

Instruction & Curriculum

The curriculum ranges from basic literacy level to twelfth-grade level instructions in reading, writing, social studies, science and math. Instruction is a combination of traditional lecture, individualized lab assignments based on assessment results consisting of workbooks and computer drills all aimed at passing the TxCHSE (Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency) tests.

All Classes are Free!

Registration is easy. For exact class dates, times and location information, call (903) 236-2004. You can also take classes online with our distance learning opportunities. 

Requirements

  • Students must be 19 or older to register for classes. (Participants who are 18 years old are eligible for enrollment with parental consent and proof of withdrawal from school.)
  • Bring a photo ID and basic school supplies.
  • Arrive on time and be prepared to stay.

Online Requirements

  • Potential enrollees should have basic computer skills and access to high-speed internet service.
  • Participants must also be able to travel to one of KC’s 26 classroom locations for initial testing
  • Students must be able to complete a minimum of 12 hours of face-to-face class time with an instructor.
  • Participants must also complete follow-up testing at a KC class location. All other coursework will be computer-based.

Locations and Times of Classes

Longview

  • Kilgore College-Longview - Hendrix Building
  • Day Classes: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Evening Classes: Monday & Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m.

Kilgore

  • Kilgore College-Kilgore - Bonnie Porter Business Administration Building
  • Day Classes: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Evening Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Gilmer

  • Upshur County Literacy Program
  • Day Classes: Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Gladewater

  • KC Adult Education Center
  • Day Classes: Day Classes: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Overton

  • Son Shine Lighthouse
  • Evening Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m

Henderson

  • Rusk County Boys and Girls Club of America
  • Day Classes: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Henderson ISD Higher Education Center
  • Evening Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Correctional Treatment Facilities

  • Gilmer: Upshur County Jail

Online TxCHSE Test

Candidates can complete the Texas Certificate High School Equivalency (TxCHSE) Exam on computer by taking the CBT (computer-based test) option. Candidates may obtain the testing schedule and register online by visiting www.GED.com.

Go to GED.com

For information about ESL

Adult Education and Literacy Program

  • KC-Longview Hendrix Bldg. (LVHDX), 228 | 300 South High Street - Longview
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