High School Equivalency Certificate (G.E.D.)
GED Preparation classes are available
through
Harper College (847-925-6223). |
| General Information |
| Persons who pass the General Education
Development (G.E.D.) tests receive official high school
equivalency certificates from the Illinois State Board of
Education. This certificate indicates the person’s educational
development is equivalent to that of a high school graduate. It
is useful in meeting requirements for college entrance,
employment and promotion, training programs, and personal
satisfaction. Tests are given at several locations throughout
the suburban area, including Harper College. |
| Eligibility |
| Anyone 19 years of age or older may take the
G.E.D. exam. If you are 18, you may take the test if your high
school class has already graduated; you may need a letter from
your high school to prove this. If you are 17 and over and your
high school class has not graduated, you may take the test only
if you have a letter from your high school stating that you have
been out of high school for at least one full year. You also are
eligible at 17 and under if you are a parent or an expectant
parent. |
| Course Information |
Harper College |
| The Adult
Educational Development Department (AED) at Harper College
offers Basic Skills, Pre-GED, GED, and GED on-line classes.
Classes are open-entry and are offered free of charge or for a
low fee through support of federal and state grant funds. To
enroll for classes, call (847) 925-6223 for a registration
appointment. |
Registration by appointment at:
Harper Campus
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, Room F338
(847) 925-6223
Monday, 11:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. |
Harper Northeast Center
1375 S. Wolf Road
Prospect Heights
(847) 925-6015
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. |
AED classes are offered at three different locations: Harper Campus in
Palatine, Harper Northeast Center in Prospect Heights, and the Northeast
Palatine Community Center in Palatine. Classes meet for eight weeks in
the morning, evening, or on Saturday. Review of social studies, science,
writing skills, literature, and mathematics are conducted, along with
preparation for the U.S. and Illinois Constitution Test.
Please go to
William Rainey Harper College web site for more info. |
