General Education Development

Palo Alto Adult School continues to offer the General Education Development (GED^®) test as a service to our community. The State of California Department of Education issues a High School Equivalency Certificate to persons completing and passing the GED^® exam. The GED^® Certificate is equivalent to a national average of what a graduating high school senior has learned in Writing Skills, Mathematics, Literature and the Arts, Science and Social Studies.

Take the GED^® at our center

The Palo Alto Adult School is an authorized testing agency for the General Education Development Test. This test is recognized as a High School Equivalency Certificate throughout the United States. Anyone over 18 years of age who does not have a high school diploma is eligible to take the test. Tests are given by appointment for a fee of $150. Testing accommodations are available by request. For information, call (650) 329-3752.