Fine tune your reading and writing skills for your HiSET testing. In class, you'll build on the skills you have to fully develop your reading comprehension and writing skills to pass the HiSET tests.  (There are five tests total to pass the HiSET.)

In all of our HiSET classes, we discuss and practice test taking strategies and overcoming test anxiety.

The HiSET Reading test includes a variety of non-fiction, informational texts.  Test questions focus on reading comprehension, interpretation, and analysis.  In class, we target skills for identifying main ideas, supporting details, organizational styles, and vocabulary.  Class discussions will help develop your skills in interpreting different writing styles.

A few more details about the HiSET Reading test: it is 65 minutes - this is the shortest HiSET test. There are 50 multiple-choice questions.

The HiSET Writing test requires you to write an essay and answer multiple choice questions centered on editing and revising sentences.  The multiple-choice section includes spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence organization.

Whether you think of yourself of a beginner writer or an accomplished writer, we can help you fine tune your writing for HiSET success. We focus on the writing process: developing your thoughts, creating a draft, editing, and revising.  As you edit your writing, you will also review rules of writing for the multiple-choice section of the test.

A few more details of the HiSET Writing test: 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete 60 multiple choice questions and write an argumentative essay.  The essay requires you to respond to a question by giving your opinion based on two opposing articles.

This class is for our high school completion program.  Please contact us for registration information @ 207-422-4794.  We offer in person classes and remote options over Zoom.

You don't have to be a history expert to pass the HiSET Social Studies test. Our classes helps you build knowledge around these key areas for the Social Studies test: History, Civics/Government, Economics, and Geography.

Using in class discussion, reading materials, videos, cartoons, graphs, and online options, you'll cover the material for the HiSET Social Studies test.
You will review, learn, and discover new information and ways people have engaged in their communities through the generations.

All of our HiSET classes also include test taking strategies to help you relieve any test anxiety and build confidence in your test taking skills.

A few more details about the HiSET Social Studies test:
The test is 70 minutes with 60 multiple choice questions.
You can take the test on the computer or on paper.
You can take the test up to three times in one calendar year.
There is no cost for taking the HiSET tests in Maine if you are a Maine resident.

Are you ready to take the next step toward your academic and career goals? Are you ready to learn more about the HiSET and start the journey to getting your HiSET diploma? Start today by registering here. Once you register, we will contact you to schedule a introductory meeting. You can also contact us at adulted@sad44.org  or call 824-2136. 

When you meet with the Adult Education director, an individualized plan will be created that works for you, your specific needs, and life situation. You will be given an account to work in a self-paced style program with HiSET and progress from there. When ready, you can take practice tests, and eventually the exams. There are five tests in total in five subject areas; Math, Science, Social Studies, English Reading, and English Writing. When necessary, we will set you up with a tutor in the subjects that you need a little more support with. To learn more about the HiSET, it's testing and scoring, as well as the requirements, go to https://sad44.maineadulted.org/getting-started-with-hiset/

Get started today for your tomorrow!

HiSET preparation is an in-person class for students preparing to take the official HiSET tests. Students will have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills and apply those skills to solve multiple-choice test questions.

The High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®) is a way for people who didn't finish high school to earn a diploma and get on track for college or a career. The exam has five parts: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Writing.

The state of Maine uses HiSET® for high school equivalencies, not GED. Your HSE credential will be accepted by every state, territory and  jurisdiction, as well as by the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. military, and federal programs. 

Eligibility: 

• Age: You must be at least 17 years old. You must have withdrawn from high school to enroll in HiSET®.
• Residency: You must provide a government issued photo ID and (if needed) one other form of identification with your  Maine address to prove you are a resident of Maine.  
• Cost: The HiSET® program is free to Maine residents when taken through Maine Adult Education.
• English Skills: Multilingual learners are eligible to enroll when they have a CASAS score of 239.

Enrollment Process:

Click here to begin your enrollment!

Eligible students may enroll at any time during the school year.

Do you need to make up credits? We offer in-person credit recovery courses that allow students to earn credit for a class that they previously failed or didn’t pass.

This academic credit recovery program is a way for students to retake courses and earn credits to stay on track to graduate!

SUMMER SCHEDULE: JULY 8 - AUGUST 21

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

9am to 12pm and/or 1pm to 4pm.

Cost is $100/All subjects.

CALL 225-1010 for more information!

Unsure of where to start? Call us.

The Learning Center is open to all adults in need of academic instruction and guidance. Hours vary by day, and we will try to meet you on your schedule. Our staff provides individualized instruction in the areas of:

• High School Equivalency
• HiSET Prep
• Accuplacer Prep
• Math and ELA instruction to prepare you for college-level coursework
• General reading, writing, and math tutoring for anyone pursuing college or career education
• Workforce credential or certification tutoring and prep
• College and Career advising

All services through the Learning Center are FREE of charge. If you or anyone you know could use any of these services, please contact us.

Instructional Hours

Due to restrictions, please do not drop in unannounced to the Learning Center. Call us to schedule your first appointment.

Rolling admissions!

We have two high school completion options for students in the Mt. Desert Island region:

Option One: Students who successfully complete the HiSET® (think: GED®) will be awarded a High School Equivalency Diploma which affords the student the same rights and privileges as a credit-bearing diploma. A preparation plan can be done remotely under teacher guidance though an intake, pre-assessments, and practice tests are required. Contact us!

Option Two: Students who only need a handful of credits to complete their diploma can do so through MDI Adult Education. Some Credits might be earned remotely though an intake and pre-assessment are required. Contact us!

Please note that you should live within our area of Mt. Desert Island so that you can attend in-person sessions when required or desired.

This program is self-paced and will continue throughout the school year, though summer hours, especially in July, are reduced.

Open Enrollment