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Adult Basic Education
      GED/HSED
Adult Secondary Education (ASE) consists of high school level instruction for adults (grades 9-12). Students are typically working toward a high school credential such as the national General Educational Development (GED) test or the Wisconsin High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).

GED
The national GED program helps students prepare for and show mastery of the equivalent of a high school education. However, in Wisconsin the GED is not considered to be comparable to a high school diploma. The HSED is considered to be comparable.

To obtain a GED a student must pass tests in mathematics, science, writing, language arts, and social studies. Students prepare for the tests through self-paced individualized instruction and group instruction. Specific information on the GED/HSED can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction web site.

HSED
The Wisconsin High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is awarded by the Department of Public Instruction. Download several options available to students who want to earn a Wisconsin HSED. The HSED program may also be available to students currently enrolled in high school.

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Adult High School Courses
Technical colleges may also offer specific high school-level courses to individuals who may need a few credits to complete their high school diploma.

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