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GED Preparation & Testing

Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency

Graduating with Honors at Kilgore College

GED INFORMAION

To earn a GED 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 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 at least 16 years or older to register for classes.
  • Participants who are 17 and 18 years old are eligible for enrollment with parental/guardian consent and/or complete self-attestation form, and provide proof of withdrawal from school.
  • Participants who are 16 years old are eligible for enrollment with a court order, parental/guardian consent, and proof of withdrawal from school.

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

  • KC-Longview
  • Day Classes: Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Evening Classes: Monday & Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m.

Kilgore

  • Kilgore Campus, Bonnie Porter Business Administration Building
  • Day Classes: Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 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: Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Henderson

  • Rusk County Boys and Girls Club of America
  • Day Classes: Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Henderson ISD Higher Education Center
  • Evening Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.

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.

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