This article lists all GED prep sites and testing locations in the Birmingham region. In Alabama, you must pass the GED test if you want to earn your high school equivalency diploma.
Online GED testing is now also an option for test-takers who score in the “green” zone on the GED Ready official practice test. More information below.
The assessment gives individuals who couldn’t graduate high school an extra option to earn an equivalent diploma.
You can study for your GED diploma with a teacher at one of the physical sites listed on this page. You may also use our free online GED classes to see if an online study course works for you.
Online GED Classes
A simple and easy way of getting your GED diploma.
If you are fine with online learning, we suggest you sign up with Onsego GED Prep, a comprehensive, accredited course that will quickly get you all set.
The GED exam has four subtests that cover the academic fields of
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
These four tests can be taken individually and in any wished order, but getting optimally prepared is essential! You are welcome to use our free GED practice tests to identify your academic strengths and weaknesses and start learning more efficiently.
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The GED diploma is accepted in lieu of a high school diploma all across North America.
The GED test assesses knowledge and skills at a level that’s comparable to that of graduating high school seniors.
If you want to read more about the Alabama GED test, for example, testing fees, the GED passing score, or eligibility criteria, go to The Alabama GED Exam.
Birmingham GED Prep Classes (by ZIP)
The Literacy Council of Central Alabama
2301 1st Ave N, Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35203, 205 – 326-1925 of 205-201-4604
GED classes in partnership with Jefferson State Comm. Coll.
Birmingham Public Library Central Branch
2100 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203, 205 – 226-3625
GED classes are provided by JSCC in the Libary’s Regional Library Computer Center (RLCC) on the 4th floor.
The Dannon Project (Youth Career Program)
2324 5th Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203, 205 – 202-4072
The Hope House
1323 7th Ave N, Birmingham, Al 35203, 205 – 252-4673
Birmingham Jumpstart
1601 5th Ave N, Suite 107, Birmingham, AL 35203, 205 – 774-6100
St. Mary’s-On-the-Highlands Episcopal Church GED Program
1910 12th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, 205 – 933-1140
St. Mary’s provides GED classes for mothers so they can become economically independent. Childcare is available at no cost.
The Lovelady Center
7916 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206, 205 – 833-7410
The Learning Center (Dawson Family of Faith)
20 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35209, 205 – 983-7320 or 205 – 8 71-7324
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (Jefferson State)
228 Dennison Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, 205 – 881-3279
Cornerstone YouthBuild (Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church)
2135 Jefferson Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, 205 – 925-5972 ext. 202
YWCA Central Alabama Family Resource Center
100 59th St S, Birmingham, AL 35212, 205 – 949-5550
Kingston (Jefferson State)
801 46th St N, Birmingham, AL 35212, 205 – 933-8297 x 6306
Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation
1500 Daniel Payne Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214, 205 – 201-4498
GED prep classes are offered in partnership with Lawson State Community College.
Jefferson State Community College-Jefferson Campus
2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215, 205 – 856-7945
GED classes are provided throughout Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties. Please call for more information.
Sylvan Birmingham-Hoover
3659 Lorna Rd, Suite 137, Birmingham, AL 35216, 205 – 558-9416
Magic City YouthBuild Birmingham
1420 21st St Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218, 202 – 983-7550
Located at Tuxedo Terrace Community Center
Lawson State Community College
3060 Wilson Rd. SW, Birmingham, AL 35221, 205 – 929-2133
Project Hopewell (Hopewell Community Family Life Center)
4812 Jefferson Ave SW, Building 2, Birmingham, AL 35221, 205 – 923-0203
Jefferson County Center for Workforce Development
3420 3rd Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222, 205 – 324-0061
M-POWER Ministries (GED Education Services)
4022 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222, 205 – 595-5959
Birmingham Christian Job Corps (@M-POWER Ministries)
4022 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222, 205 – 595-5959 ext. 203
UAB-Jefferson Towers
625 19th St South, Rm J623, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205 – 975-2835
Jefferson State Birmingham North
2020 12th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234, 205 – 201-4604 or 205 – 856-7945
Birmingham Salvation Army (JSCC)
2015 26th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234, 205 – 856-7945 or 205 – 328-2420
JSCC Shelby-Hoover Campus
4600 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242, 205 – 983-5916 or 205 – 856-7945
GED Prep Classes around Birmingham (Cities by Alphabet)
Alabaster Career Center-GED Program (Jefferson State)
109 Plaza Cir, Alabaster, AL 35007, 205-663-7133
CACC Alexander City Campus
1675 Cherokee Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010, 256-234-6346
For all Alexander City area GED prep options, <- check here
Gadsden State
1801 Coleman Rd, Anniston, Alabama 36207, 256.835.5462
You can find all Anniston locations here
Lawson State Community College
1100 Ninth Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022, 205-929-3501
Central Alabama Community College-Calera
1240 20th Ave, Calera, AL 35040, 205-668-4398 or 256-378-2017
Carbon Hill High School (BSCC)
217 Bulldog Blvd, Carbon Hill, AL 35549, 205-387-0511 (ext. 5799)
Central Alabama Community College-Childersburg
34091 U.S. Hwy 280, Childersburg, AL 35044, 256-378-2016/2017
Christian Job Corps (at Compass Ministries)
1415 Fairview Church Road, Cleveland, Alabama 35049, 205-353-9769
WellStone GED Classes
1909 Commerce Ave, Cullman, Alabama 35055, 256-734-4688
Alabama Career Center (WSCC)
1201 Katherine St NW, Cullman, AL 35055, 256-352-8078
Parkside School (WSCC)
12431 AL Highway 69, Cullman, AL 35019, 256-352-8078
Cullman County Detention Center GED Program
1900 Beech Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055, 256-775-4713
Not publicly available
Calhoun Community College
Highway 31 N, Decatur, Alabama 35601, 256-306-2831
All Decatur area GED programs are listed here -> Decatur Area GED Classes
Bevill State Comm. College Adult Education (Room B37)
2631 Temple Ave N, Fayette, AL 35555, 205-932-3221 x 5169
Gadsden State Comm. Coll. GED Classes
1001 G. Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903, 256.835.5462 or 256.490.3916
For all Gadsden area locations, check Gadsden Area GED Prep Sites
Wallace State Community College Adult Education Program
801 Main St NW, Hanceville, AL 35077, 256-352-8078
For more information about Wallace State’s Adult Education program, call 256-352-7429
For information on Wallace State’s Center for Career & Workforce Development, call 256-352-8386
GED prep classes are available at the WSCC campus and at several locations throughout the school’s service areas in these Counties:
- Blount
- Cullman
- Winston
- Morgan
The Learning Center
20 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood, AL 35209, 205-983-7320
Located in Red Mountain Plaza Shopping Center
Sylvan West Hoover
3421 S Shades Crest Rd, Suite 109, Hoover, AL 35244, 205-383-3864
Bevill State Community College-Jasper
1411 Indiana Ave, Jasper, AL 35501, 205-387-0511 ext. 5705
- In Fayette and Pickens counties, call 800-648-3271 ext. 5169
- In Lamar and Marion counties, call 800-648-3271 ext. 5363
Jasper Area Family Service Ctr (BSCC)
2209 Delaware Ave, Jasper, Al 35501, 205-387-0511 ext. 5705
Walker County Career Center (BSCC)
2604 Viking Dr, Jasper, AL 35501, 205-387-0511 ext. 5705
Walker County Jail GED Program
2001 2nd Ave, Jasper, AL 35501, 205-384-4874
Not publicly available
Leeds Elementary (JSCC)
950 Ashville Rd, Room 104 Leeds, AL 35094, 205-856-7945
Lynn High School (WSCC)
531 E Main St, Lynn, AL 35575, 256-352-8078
Trenholm State
1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36108, Ph: 334.420.4348
All Montgomery area locations are listed here -> Montgomery Area GED Classes
St. Clair County High School (JSCC)
16700 US Highway 411, Odenville, AL 35120, 205-856-7945
Wallace State Comm. Coll. Oneonta GED Classes
101 1st Avenue West, Oneonta, AL 35121, 256.352.8078
JSCC St. Clair-Pell City Campus
500 College Circle, Pell City, AL 35125, 205 – 812-2707 or 205 – 856-7945
St. Clair County Community Corrections
1815 Cogswell Avenue (Suite B 22), Pell City, AL 35125, Phone: 205-338-5560
Not open to the public
Birmingham Regional Empowerment & Development Ctr
4th Ave W, Pratt City, AL 35204, 205-796-0807
Bevill State Community College
101 State Street, Sumiton, AL 35148, 205-387-0511
Central Alabama Community College-Talladega Center
1009 South Street E, Talladega, AL 35160, 256-480-2085 or 256-378-2017
E. H. Gentry Facility (AIDB) Adult Education
105 Fort Lashley Ave, Talladega, AL 35160, 256-761-3695
Sylvan Trussville
1110 N Chalkville Road, Suite 144, Trussville, AL 35173, 205-537-3005
Shelton State GED Classes
3401 MLK King Jr. Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, 205.391.2662/2665
Find all Tuscaloosa area classes in this post: Tuscaloosa GED Programs
You can also take a look at Huntsville Area GED Courses
Online GED Testing
GED testing via the Internet is now an option as well. In the past, students had to show up in person at an official Alabama test center if they wanted to earn their high school equivalency degree.
Well, that has now changed. GED Testing Service has introduced an online version of the GED exam that uses an online proctor to monitor the test-taking process. For more information, go to this post: ‘Online proctored GED testing.’
Free online Alabama GED classesBirmingham Area GED Testing Centers
Lawson State Community College
3060 Wilson Road SW, Birmingham, AL 35221, 205-929-6448
Jefferson State Community College (322 Lurleen Wallace Hall)
2601 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL 35215, 205-856-7942
Jefferson State Community College-Shelby Campus
4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242, 205-983-5276
From here, cities by alphabet
Central Alabama Community College
34091 U.S. Hwy 280, Childersburg, AL 35044, 256-378-2017
Wallace Community College (James C Bailey Center, 4th Floor)
801 Main Street, Hanceville, AL 35077, 256-352-7823
Bevill State Community College
1411 Indiana Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501, 205-387-0511 or 800-648-3271
Wallace State Community College-Oneonta Campus
101 1st Avenue W, Oneonta, AL 35121, 256-352-7823
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Last Updated on November 24, 2024.