GED Classes Lowell, Massachusetts

Last Updated on April 11, 2024.

This page includes an overview of all GED or HiSET prep class sites and test centers in the Lowell region. Massachusetts uses two options for its High School Equivalency Program, the GED and HiSET.

Both GED and HiSET testing is available only at state-recognized testing centers. Online testing has been suspended in Massachusetts.

The exams give individuals who never graduated high school the opportunity to obtain an equivalent degree.

The assessments measure knowledge at a level that compares to that of high school grads.

The GED® has four separate subtests (modules) in math, social studies, science, and literacy that can be taken separately.

The HiSET® has five tests covering the academic subject areas of

• Language Reading
• Language Writing
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

These modules (independent sub-exams) can be taken separately and in the order you like.

The GED is done exclusively on a computer, while the HiSET is available both on a computer and on paper.

Until recently, online GED or HiSET testing was not available. However, the introduction of both online HiSET and GED testing possibilities has changed all of that. Note, however, that online testing was suspended in Massachusetts.

Go to our page, “The Massachusetts GED Test,” to learn about Massachusetts testing fees and eligibility requirements or for GED and HiSET passing scores.

Lowell GED Prep Locations

Abisi Adult Education Center *)
408 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01854, Phone: 978-937-8989
Applicants must be Greater Lowell residents. Registration for morning classes is at 408 Merrimack Street, Mon. through Thur. at 9 a.m. Evening classes are at Lowell High School (50 Father Morissette Boulevard).

Lowell High School
50 Father Morissette Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01852, Phone: 978-937-8989
Classes by Abisi Adult Education Ctr. Applicants for evening classes should report to Room 657 (Mon. or Wed. at 6 p.m.)

Middlesex Community College Adult Learning Center
33 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA 01852, Phone: 781-280-3665/3654

United Teen Equality Center (UTEC)
35 Warren Street, Lowell, MA 01852, Phone: 978-441-9949
Most of UTEC’s young adults don’t have a high school diploma. UTEC offers onsite HiSET/GED classes to help them prepare for these exams.

YouthBuild of Greater Lowell (Youth Opportunity Center)
167 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01852, Phone: 978 446-9803

Locations around Lowell (Cities by Alphabet)

Middlesex Community College GED Instruction
591 Springs Road, Bldg 9, Bedford, MA 01730, Phone: 781-280-3665

Hudson Adult Education (@Alvirne High School)
200 Derry Road, Hudson, NH 03051, Phone: 603-886-1260 x 2567

Lawrence Adult Education
147 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01840, Phone: 978-722-8110
All Lawrence area GED prep classes <- are listed here

Manchester Adult Learning Center
434 Lake Ave – Manchester – NH 03103 – Ph: 603.703.0236
Check out all Manchester area GED courses here: Manchester area GED and HiSET Programs

Hudson-Maynard Adult Learning Center
2 Clock Tower Place, Suite 105, Maynard, MA 01754, Ph: 978-897-4203

Nashua Adult Learning Ctr GED Classes
4 Lake St – Nashua – NH 03060 – Phone: 603.882.9080 ext. 263

Nashua Arlington Street Adult Learning Center (Clearway Alternative High School)
40 Arlington St – Nashua – NH 03060 – Phone: 603.598.8303 ext. 205

New Ipswich Adult Education (@Mascenic High)
175 Turnpike Rd – New Ipswich – NH 03071 – Phone: 603.878.4603

Sylvan Westford
160 Littleton Rd – Suite 5 – Westford – MA 01886 – Phone: 978.467.4220

Woburn Adult Education (@Memorial High)
88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801, Phone 781.937.8210 x 10194

Woburn & Burlington Sylvan Learning Center
400 Tradecenter Dr – Ste 1910 – Woburn – MA 01801 – Phone 781.995.0542

Introducing Online GED and HiSET Test-Taking Options

It used to be that you could not take the HiSET or GED test via the Internet. High school equivalency testing needed to be done at one of Massachusetts’ state-designated test centers.

Well, that had changed, as we saw the introduction of an online HiSET test-taking option (HiSET-At-Home Exam) and also an online option to take the GED test, but now, online testing is suspended in Massachusetts.

Perhaps you can take the test online in a different state. Read more about this new ‘HiSET-At-Home’ online testing format here: ‘HiSET exam now also available online,’ and for more information about the recently introduced online GED testing option, visit this article: ‘Introducing the online GED testing option.’

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced that the state covers the GED and HiSET testing fees. Check here for more details and to learn about promo codes.

Lowell Area GED Testing Centers

Frederick Assad Abisi Adult Education Center (GED or HiSET)
408 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, Phone: 978-937-8989

From here, cities by alphabet

North Shore Community College-Danvers (Berry Building, Room B213, GED or HiSET)
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923, Phone: 978-739-5409

Mount Wachusett Community College-Devens Campus (Basement Level, Room 127, GED or HiSET)
27 Jackson Road, Devens, Massachusetts 01432, Phone: 978-630-9173

Northern Essex Community College (Technology Center, Room TC-129, GED or HiSET)
100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts 01830, Phone: 978-556-3448

Lawrence Adult Learning Center (GED or HiSET)
51 Lawrence Street, 2nd Floor, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01840,  Phone: 978-722-8114

Triangle GED Test Center-Malden
157 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, Phone: 781-388-4320

Nashua Adult Learning Center (HiSET)
4 Lake Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, Phone: 603-882-9080

XLos Corp GED Testing Center
71 Spitbrook Road, Nashua, New Hampshire 03060, Phone: 603-718-8565

*)  Frederick A. Abisi Adult Education Center

Lowell Adult Education Center was renamed the Frederick A. Abisi Adult Education Center a few years back. Fred was the organization’s first full-time Director, and he served the Lowell community in that position for more than 35 years.

Classes are available at the school’s main site (408 Merrimack Street). Morning classes are available, and evening classes are provided at Lowell High School. The school additionally offers prep classes at various satellite sites throughout Lowell.

The school has committed and experienced teachers who are well-trained to educate adult learners in a learning setting that can be described as comfortable.

All Lowell area residents 16 years or older qualify for these classes, provided they don’t already have a secondary degree and are not signed up for another school program. Those applicants 16 or 17 years old must be formally withdrawn from high school and present parental consent.

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