Are you looking for to earn your high school diploma by taking the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam?

Brooklyn Public Library's Adult Learning program makes it possible for you to obtain your High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma via two different pathways:

  1. TASC stands for TEST Assessing Secondary Completion
  2. NEDP stands for National External Diploma Program

 

The Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) offers residents in New York State the opportunity to get their high school equivalency diploma.

About the TASC:

  • Replaced the GED in 2014
  • Free to all NYS Residents
  • Offered in English & Spanish
  • 5 Subjects: Math, Reading, Writing, Science, & Social Studies
  • BPL offers FREE preparation classes

 

Do you think you’re ready to take the test?

Visit a BPL Adult Learning Center for an HSE screening to take the TASC Readiness Test. To schedule your HSE screening, visit bklynlib.org/HSE.

 

TASC Testing Sites

New Lots Adult Learning Center
665 New Lots Avenue, 2nd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11207
718.257.0260
HSE@bklynlibrary.org

Adult Literacy Office at Pacific Library
25 Fourth Avenue, 2nd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.622.4460
HSE@bklynlibrary.org

 

More information

We only administer computer-based testing of the full battery of tests in two day test sessions at the two test centers above. If you would prefer to take the paper-based test, click here to view TASC testing centers in New York City that offer paper-based tests.

For other forms required by NYS Education Department to take the TASC test, please visit the NYSED website.

After taking the TASC test, examinees can check their test status and unofficial scores at the TASC website.

The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is an applied performance assessment system that assesses the high school level of adults and out of school youth. This program is geared for those seeking a self-driven and independent diploma program.

Clients of NEDP will:

  • Meet with an assessor weekly
  • Master and complete 70 competencies in ten content areas including Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and 21st Century Workplace
  • Work completely online
  • Receive standards aligned to college and career readiness
  • Complete program in 9-12 months

Must be 18+ years of age, score 9.0+ TABE D in Reading and Math, attend NEDP program orientation and pass CASAS diagnostic exam.

NEDP Orientations are held every 3rd Thursday at 6pm. For more information for registering for NEDP, please call 718.622.4460, email HSE@bklynlibrary.org or visit bklynlib.org/NEDP.

For more information, download our brochure: About the NEDP [PDF]

 

Ready for the HSE exam or NEDP? We can help!

Our Adult Learning Centers administer HSE screenings, absolutely FREE! To schedule your HSE Screening, visit bklynlib.org/HSE.

 

Ask a Question

Do you have a question that doesn’t require a trip to the library? Get answers via email (HSE@bklynlibrary.org) or visit one of our adult learning centers.

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