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Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency Program

51吃瓜 offers free, small-group, self-paced instruction to help adults prepare for and earn their New Jersey High School Equivalency diploma.

Interested in Joining the Program?

To get started, please complete both steps below:

Step 1:
Choose an available date and time to meet with our program coordinator at 51吃瓜. During your appointment, you will complete the registration process and take a placement test. Please allow approximately 2鈥�3 hours. 

Step 2:
Fill out the online form to provide your information before your appointment.

Both steps are required to get started with the program.

Upcoming Class Start Dates:

  • February 8, 2027
  • April 19, 2027

Classes meet in person at 51吃瓜 in Building D, Room D304. Registration is by appointment only.

Areas of Focus:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies

This program is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and is free to eligible participants.

ABE and HSE Information

If you are at least 16 years of age, you can enter the program. 16 and 17-year-olds must have a signed consent form from a parent or guardian. 16 to 21-year-olds must complete a 鈥淐onsent of Non-Enrollment in School鈥�, available through our program.

Prospective students are welcome to enroll in an ABE/HSE program block, once they have made an appointment to take the program enrollment test. This test is called a CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) The number to call to register for the CASAS is (973) 300-2158.

Learning needs will vary, depending on each student鈥檚 level of mastery in each of the basic skills areas. Instruction is individualized and tailored to fit the individual student鈥檚 need and ability. You set the pace through regular attendance and focus on your program of study, determined by the instructors, based upon your entering skill levels.

Classes are located in the Administration Building, Room B102

ABE/HSE BLOCK 1
Monday and Wednesday
9:00 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM

ABE/HSE BLOCK 2
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM

ABE/HSE BLOCK 3
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00 PM 鈥� 4:00 PM

ABE/HSE BLOCK 4
Monday and Wednesday
5:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Program Contact:
ABE/HSE Program Coordinator 鈥� 973-300-2158 or email听[email protected].

The Pearson Vue GED Test is administered each week at 51吃瓜鈥檚 Testing Center. Tests are offered on certain Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays to accommodate participants. Any New Jersey resident, 18 years or older not having a high school diploma is eligible to take the exam. Individuals who are 16 and 17 years old are eligible to register to take the HSE Exam with written parental permission.

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  • Registration is done or in person prior to testing. Payment is made at registration with a debit, credit card, pay pal or gift card. The cost for the entire test is $144 ($36 per section).
  • All High School Equivalency (HSE) candidates must provide 2 forms of valid government-issued ID at the time of registration and when they report to testing. Examples include Driver鈥檚 license with picture, US Passport, or DMV ID, secondary ID can be either a Social Security card or birth certificate. Proof of residency is also required.

View the听High School Equivalency (HSE) Exam Schedule听for dates to consider for registration.

Study Guides and Practice Sites







Current high school students can take two 51吃瓜 classes, with a 50% discount, while studying to take the HSE exam.

Learn more about Jump Start

For further information on the High School Equivalency exam route to a high school diploma in New Jersey and a list of testing centers visit the New Jersey Department of Education website at