GED Classes New Bedford Massachusetts

This article lists all HiSET and GED class locations and test centers in the New Bedford area. Massachusetts uses two options for high school equivalency testing: the GED and HiSET.

Both the GED and HiSET can be taken only at state-certified testing centers. Massachusetts has suspended online HiSET and GED testing.

The exams give people who quit high school without graduating one more shot at acquiring an equivalent diploma.

Both exams measure proficiency at a level that is comparable to that of HS grads.

The GED has four separate modules (subtests) in

• Math
• Science
• English Language Arts
• Social Studies

You may complete these modules one at a time and in the order you desire.

The HiSET has five tests in Writing, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies that can be taken separately as well.

The GED is completely computerized, while the HiSET is offered on paper and on a computer.

It used to be that online HSE (High School Equivalency) testing was not offered. The tests were only administered at official Massachusetts testing centers, but now, we’ve seen the arrival of both a HiSET and a GED online testing option in many states. For now, however, Massachusetts has suspended the online HiSET and GED exams.

Go to our page, “The GED Test in Massachusetts,” to learn about HiSET and GED scoring, testing costs, Massachusetts eligibility criteria, and more.

New Bedford GED Prep Locations

New Bedford Adult Education Center (Daytime Classes)
181 Hillman Street | Building 2 | New Bedford | MA 02740 | Phone: 508-997-4511 ext. 33550/33551

New Bedford Adult Education (Evening Classes, @New Bedford High)
230 Hathaway Boulevard (Green House, Room 218) | New Bedford | MA 02470 | Phone: 508-997-4511 ext. 33550/33551

PACE YouthBuild New Bedford
888 Purchase Street | New Bedford | MA 02740 | Phone: 508-999-9920 ext. 349

UMass Workers Education Program
715 Purchase Street | New Bedford | MA 02740 | Phone: 508-910-9004
The Workers’ Education Program is located in the Star Store building, New Bedford

Training Resources of America New Bedford
486 Pleasant Street | New Bedford | MA 02740 | Phone: 508-984-7419

MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center (Information and Referral Only)
25 Elm Street | New Bedford | MA 02740 | Phone: 774-762-5081

Locations around New Bedford (Cities by Alphabet)

Bristol Comm. College Adult Education
777 Elsbree St | Fall River | MA 02720 | Phone: 774.357.2273
For all Fall River area GED prep sites, <- check out this page

Massasoit Community College Middleborough Center
49 Union Street | Middleborough | MA 02346 | Phone: 508-588-9100 (ext. 4002)

Martha’s Vineyard Ad. Education (Martha’s Vineyard Reg. HS)
100 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd | Oak Bluffs | MA 02557 | 508-693-1033/9222

Wareham Free Library Spinney Memorial Branch (HiSET Instruction by Reading Partners)
259 Onset Avenue | Onset | MA 02558 | Phone: 508-295-2343 x 1018

ACE MV (Martha’s Vineyard Adult Ed.)
455 State Road PMB 105 | Vineyard Haven | MA 02568 | 508-693-9222

Martha’s Vineyard GED or HiSET Class (Dukes County Administration Building) 
9 Airport Road | Ste 3 | Vineyard Haven | MA 02568 | Phone: 508-645-3345
If life’s twists and turns prevented you from graduating from high school, you have another option to earn a comparable degree. You have the chance to earn a High School Equivalency diploma on Martha’s Vineyard if you attend HiSET evening classes (once a week) to get ready for the exam. These classes are offered at the County Administration Building, Martha’s Vineyard Airport (across the street from the Hot Tin Roof).

All applicants aged 17 and over are welcome. The classes last around six weeks, and the actual examination is at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. The classes are available at a modest fee. When Massachusetts’ Department of Education discontinued its financial contribution for HiSET education on Martha’s Vineyard, the Dukes County Sheriff’s Office stepped in to fund the course, and if you want more information, you can call 508-645-3345.

Wareham Free Library Main Branch (HiSET Instruction by Reading Partners)
59 Marion Road | Wareham | MA 02571 | Phone: 508-295-2343 x 1018

Introducing Online GED and HiSET Testing Options

Taking the GED and HiSET exams online was never possible until recently. The tests needed to be taken exclusively at Massachusetts state-designated test centers. But recently, we’ve seen the introduction of new, online, proctored testing formats for the GED and HiSET exams.

Note, however, that Massachusetts has decided to cancel the online testing options. Perhaps you qualify for taking the online exams in a state other than Massachusetts.

If you want to learn more about the online ‘HiSET-At-Home’ testing option, check out: ‘The online HiSET test.’ For information about the GED online testing option, go to ‘Introducing the online GED test.’

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.

New Bedford Area GED Testing Centers

New Bedford Public Schools Adult Education (Building 9, Room 203, GED)
181 Hillman Street | New Bedford | MA 02740 | Phone: 508-997-4511 ext. 2419

From here, cities by alphabet

New Bedford High School (Green House, Room 114, HiSET)
230 Hathaway Boulevard | New Bedford | MA 02740 | Phone: 508-997-4511

Upper Cape Technical (GED Testing)
220 Sandwich Road | Bourne | MA 02532 | Phone: 508-759-7711

Falmouth High School (HiSET)
874 Gifford Street | Falmouth | MA 02540 | Phone: 508-540-2200

Bristol Community College (Bldg G, 2nd Fl, Rm 218, HiSET)
777 Elsbree Street | Fall River | MA 02720 | Phone: 774-357-3978

Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center (GED)
740 West Main Road | Middletown | RI 02842 | Phone: 401-847-7171

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (HiSET)
100 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road | Oak Bluffs | MA 02557 | Phone: 508-560-2085

Wareham High School (HiSET)
7 Viking Drive | Wareham | MA 02571 | Phone: 508-291-3510

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Last Updated on May 8, 2025.