High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing Options in Georgia - Test Format, Passing Scores and Fees

Sep 14, 2026

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Georgia offers High School Equivalency (HSE) testing through two testing options with nationally recognized, computer-based delivery. Candidates can choose English or Spanish and may test in person or at home via HiSET@Home. The guide lists 5-subject and 4-subject formats, total testing times, item types, and language-consistent subtest requirements. It also provides passing-score thresholds, retest rules with required waiting periods, eligibility age requirements, and detailed fee schedules for testing centers and online proctored testing.

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High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing Options

Testing format options

5 Subjects test format

Passing score and retests (5 subjects)

Testing fees (Testing Centers vs. HiSET@Home)

4 Subjects test format

Passing score and retests (4 subjects)

Age requirement and additional contact information

High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing Options Georgia has two testing options to earn your high school equivalency Recognized nationally Computer-based format English or Spanish language Can take one subject at a time In-person and at-home testing available Free test preparation classes are available Visit TCSG's website for more information 5 Subjects Test Format • Language Arts – Reading (65 min) • Multiple choice questions • Language Arts – Writing (120 min) with written essay • Mathematics (90 min) • Science (80 min) • Social Studies (70 min) Total Time: 425 min Passing Score Take all five individual subtests in the same language and meet scoring criteria below: • Score at least 8 out of 20 on each subtest • Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay • Achieve a total scale score of at least 45 Retests • Two retakes are allowed per subject area within one calendar year • There is a required 14 day wait between each test attempt (Test Center and/or HiSET@Home) Testing Fee: Testing Centers • Full Battery: $133.75 • Subject area tests: $26.75 each • Two retests per subject area: $16 each* Testing Fee: HiSET@Home • Full Battery: $181.25 • Subject area tests: $36.25 each • Two retests per subject area: $25.50 each* * Discounted test fees apply if the retest occurs within 12 calendar months after a full price test. 4 Subjects • Reasoning through Language Arts (150 min) • Mathematical Reasoning (115 min) • Science (90 min) • Social Studies (70 min) Total Time: 425 min Passing Score Test Format • Multiple choice questions • Drag and drop • Fll in the blank • Select an area • Drop down • Written essay Take all four individual subtests in the same language and meet scoring criteria below: • Earn a minimum score of 145 out of 200 on each of the four subtests • Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay Retests • Testing Centers: Each subject area test has two retest options available before there is a 60 day wait between each subsequent retest • Online Proctored Testing: Each subject test has only one retest option available before there is a 60 day wait between each subsequent retest Testing Fee: Testing Centers • Full Battery: $184 • Subject area tests: $46 each • One retest per subject area: $20 each* Testing Fee: Online Proctored • Full Battery: $184 • Subject area tests: $46 each • One retest per subject area: $46 each* * Discounted test fees apply if the retest occurs within 12 calendar months after a full price test. To test in Georgia, individuals must be at least 16 years of age (16 and 17 year olds must enroll in a state-approved adult education program and receive approval to test). Visit TCSG's website for more information. GNTC Office of Adult Education Visit GNTC's website for more information 866-983-4682 | Email Adult Education A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, GNTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, military status, national or ethnic origin, sex, age or disability. Equity Coordinator, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator: Brittany Riddle, Walker County Campus, Office Admin 231, 706-764-3832, email Brittany.

FAQs

What are the two testing options to earn a High School Equivalency in Georgia?

Georgia provides testing options that are nationally recognized and computer-based, available in English or Spanish, with both in-person and at-home testing.

What are the passing score requirements for the 5-subject HiSET test?

For the 5-subject format, candidates must meet scoring criteria on each subtest (8/20 each), the essay (2/6), and a total scale score of at least 45, while taking all five subtests in the same language.

How many retests are allowed and what waiting period applies?

For the 5-subject format, two retakes are allowed per subject area within one calendar year, with a required 14-day wait between attempts. For the 4-subject format, retest options differ by delivery method, and a 60-day wait applies between subsequent retests.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Hazel