GED Classes Tacoma, Washington

Last Updated on January 7, 2024.

In this article, we list all GED prep classes and testing sites in the Tacoma region. Washington State is using the computer-based GED exam for high school equivalency testing.

Online GED Classes

A simple and easy way of getting your GED diploma.

Learn fast, stay motivated, and pass your GED quickly.


The exam is available online and at certified GED test centers.

GED testing gives adults who never graduated high school the chance to earn an equivalent credential.

The GED® exam has four subtests that can be taken separately; there is no requirement to take the entire GED battery in one session.

These subtests (independent, modular tests) measure knowledge in these academic fields:

  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies

It used to be that there was no online GED testing option. You were required to show up at a state-approved testing site and take the four subtests in person.

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That has changed now, however, with the arrival of an online GED testing option. For more information, check the bottom of this post.

Go to GED Testing In Washington State for more details on the GED testing fees in Washington, eligibility requirements, passing scores, and more.

Tacoma GED Prep Locations

Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Bldg 17, Tacoma, WA 98466 – Phone: 253 . 677 . 8790 or 253 . 579 . 5524

Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th Street, Bldg 7, Tacoma, WA 98466 – Phone: 253 . 566 . 5144

Metropolitan Development Council (MDC Educational Opportunity Center-MDC Learning Center)
721 S Fawcett Avenue, Room 203, Tacoma, WA 98402 – Phone: 253 . 320 . 1901

University of Washington-Tacoma (MDC)
1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 – Phone: 253 . 318 . 7582

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Bates Technical College-South Campus
2201 S 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 – Phone: 253 . 680 . 7274
For the school’s Open Doors Program, call 253 . 680 . 7415

The REACH Center -Tacoma Goodwill
714 S 27th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 – Phone: 253 . 254 . 4959 or 253 . 686 . 5278 (MDC)

Tacoma YouthBuild (Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region)
714 S 27th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 – Phone: 253 . 254 . 4959 or 253 . 573 . 6508

Bates Technical College Downtown
1101 S Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 680 . 7274 or 253 . 318 . 4945 (MDC)

Bates Technical College (Central/Mohler Campus)
2320 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 680 . 7274

Evergreen State College-Tacoma (MDC)
1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 318 . 7582

Tacoma Community House
1314 S L Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 383 . 3951

WorkSource Pierce Center GED Classes
2121 S State Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 589 . 5702
GED classes are provided in partnership with Clover Park Technical College

Sylvan Tacoma
1614 S Mildred Street, Suite 1614-E, Tacoma, WA 98465, Phone: 253 . 299 . 4869

Free Washington State GED Practice Tests

Locations around Tacoma (Cities by Alphabet)

Green River College-GED Instruction(Student Affairs and Success Center, 210)
12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092, Phone: 253 – Ph: 253 . 351 . 6680 or 253 . 931 . 6550

Green River Coll. Downtown Auburn Center
110 2nd St SW, Ste 135, Auburn, WA 98001, Ph: 253 . 351 . 6680 or 253 . 931 . 6550

YWCA Auburn Learning Center
313 37th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002, Ph: 253 . 736 . 2300

Muckleshoot Tribal College
39811 Auburn-Enumclaw Rd SE, Auburn, WA 98092, Ph: 253 . 876 . 3183
Muckleshoot Tribal College is a full-service learning center near Auburn, Washington. The school offers a wide variety of educational programs, from GED preparation classes to Master’s Degree programs.

Sylvan Auburn
234 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98002, Ph: 253 . 263 . 7457

Open Doors-Bremerton 
1300 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310, Ph: 360 – 473 – 4734
You can see more Bremerton area GED prep options <- here

Highline College | GED Program
2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198, Ph: 206 . 592 . 3941/3297 or 206 . 878 . 3710 x 3627
For Spanish, call 206-592-4843

Green River CC-Enumclaw Campus
1414 Griffin Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022, Ph: 253 – 288 – 3400

Federal Way Multi-Service Center
1200 South 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, Ph: 253 – 838 – 6810

Sylvan Federal Way
32020 1st Ave South, Suite 109, Federal Way, WA 98003, Ph: 206 – 653 – 1803

Tacoma Community College-Gig Harbor
3993 Hunt St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, Ph: 253 . 566 . 5144
TCC Gig Harbor is dedicated to creating a GED program that is in line with the needs of Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula residents. The program prepares them for the high school equivalency GED examination so they will have improved employment opportunities or may continue their education.

Kent Adult Learning Ctr (Renton Tech Kent Alliance Center)
515 West Harrison St, Kent, WA 98032, Ph: 253 . 373 . 7542 or 206 . 880 . 1704

Green River Community College 
417 Ramsay Way, Ste 112, Kent, WA 98032, Ph: 253 . 856 . 9595

Sylvan Kent
24020 132nd Ave SE, Unit C, Kent, WA 98042, Ph: 253 . 656 . 4584

Centro Rendu of St. Vincent de Paul
310 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032, Ph: 253 . 499 . 4245 ext. 6101

King County Adult and Juvenile Detention Center GED Program 
620 W James St, Kent, WA 98032, Ph: 206 . 296 . 1234
Not open to the public

Clover Park Tech-Lakewood Campus
4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, Ph: 253 . 589 . 5702

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Campus (Cascade Building – CAS 302)
9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498, Ph: 253 . 964 . 6657

South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512, Ph: 360 . 596 . 5317
Check out all Olympia area GED class options <- here

Pierce College-Puyallup (Gaspard Administrative Building – ADM 106)
1601 39th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA 98374, Ph: 253 . 840 . 8463

Sylvan Puyallup
12020 Meridian East, Suite D, Puyallup, WA 98373, Ph: 253 . 446 . 5030

Riverview Education Center
600 Washington Avenue, Raymond, WA 98577, Ph: 360 . 538 . 4167

Free online GED classes in Washington State

Introducing the Online GED Test

In earlier days, there was never the option to sit for the four GED modules over the Internet. If you were looking to earn your GED diploma in Washington State, you were always required to show up personally at an official, state-recognized GED testing center.

This has changed now, though, with the launch of an online opportunity to take the GED exam. If you qualify for the online GED testing option and decide to do that, you’ll see an online proctor who monitors your testing activities and checks if you do it all in line with the rules. For more detailed information, go to ‘Introducing the online GED test.’

Tacoma Area GED Testing Centers

Tacoma Community College (Test Center, Building 6)
6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466, Phone 253.460.4364

From here, cities by alphabet

Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092, Phone 253.288.3449

Muckleshoot Tribal College GED Testing Ctr
39811 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn, WA 98092, Phone 253.876.3375

Highline Community Coll. (Building 1)
2400 S 240th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198, Phone 206.592.3251

Pacific Northwest Testing Services GED Test Center
33801 1st Way South (Suite 231), Federal Way, WA 98003, Phone 253.785.3025

Clover Park Technical Coll. (Bldg 17, Rm 250)
4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, Phone 253.589.6035

Puyallup Schools (@Walker High School)
5715 Milwaukee Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98372, Phone 253.841.8781

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