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 (HSE) testing.
The GED 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. No requirement to take the entire GED battery in one session.
These subtests, or modules, are in literacy, math, science, and 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.
That has changed now, however, with the arrival of an online GED testing option. For more information, check the bottom of this post.
Tacoma GED prep locations (by ZIP)
Tacoma Public Library (Education and Job Center)
1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 – Phone: 253 . 292 . 2001
The Tacoma Public Library’s Education & Job Center offers various GED preparation materials and practice tests. Students can use the library’s computers and prepare for the GED exam using the system ‘LearningExpress Library 3.0’.
Tacoma Rescue Mission (Challenge Learning Services)
425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402 – Phone: 253 . 383 . 4493
Family Investment Center (BTC)
1724 E 44th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404 – Phone: 253 . 680 . 7274
Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 680 . 7274
Bates Technical College (Central/Mohler Campus)
2320 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 680 . 7274
Tacoma Community House
1314 S L Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 383 . 3951
Centro Latino
1208 S 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 – Phone: 253 . 572 . 7717
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
714 S 27th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 – Phone: 253 . 254 . 4959
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region YouthBuild
714 S 27th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 – Phone: 253 . 254 . 4959
Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466 – Phone: 253 . 566 . 5144
Locations around Tacoma (cities by alphabet)
Green River Community College-GED Instruction
12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092, Phone: 253 – 833 – 9111, ext 2315
For all Auburn region options click here
Kitsap-Bremerton Literacy Council-GED Program
616 Fifth Street, Bremerton, Washington 98337, Phone: 360 . 373 . 1539
See more area Bremerton options here
Green River CC-Enumclaw Campus
1414 Griffin Avenue | Enumclaw | WA 98022, Phone: 253 – 833 – 9111 x 2315
King County Library
848 South 320th St | Federal Way | WA 98003 | Ph: 253 – 839 – 0257
Federal Way Multi-Service Ctr
1200 South 336th St | Federal Way | WA 98003 | Ph: 253 – 838 – 6810
Tacoma Community College-Gig Harbor
3993 Hunt St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, Phone: 253 . 460 . 2424
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.
GED classes are available at The Red Barn Youth Center (15921 84th Street KP N, Lakebay), and the classes cost $25 per quarter, though qualifying students may be eligible for a tuition waiver. There also is a $4.00 fee for study materials and online resources.
Kent Adult Learning Ctr (Renton Tech)
515 West Harrison Street, Kent, WA 98032, Phone: 253 . 373 . 7542
All Kent area locations are listed on this page
Key Center Library GED Instruction
8905 Key Peninsula Highway, Lakebay, WA 98349 – Phone: 253 . 548 . 3309
Clover Park Tech-Lakewood Campus
4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 – Phone: 253 . 589 . 5702
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 – Phone: 253 . 964 . 6657
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512 – Phone: 360 . 596 . 5317
Check out all Olympia area options here
Clover Park Tech (South Hill Campus)
17214 110th Avenue, Puyallup, WA 98374-9509, Phone: 253 . 589 . 5702
Pierce College-Puyallup
1601 39th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA 98374, Phone: 253 . 840 . 8463
Pierce Co. Skills Center
16117 Canyon Road E, Puyallup, WA 98375, Phone: 253 . 683 . 5950
Riverview Education Center
600 Washington Avenue, Raymond, WA 98577, Phone: 360 . 875 . 9466
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Tacoma area GED testing centers
Bates Technical College (Test Center, Room A220)
1101 S Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405, Phone 253.680.7030
Tacoma Community College (Test Center, Building 6)
6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466, Phone 253.460.4364
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092, Phone 253.833.9111
Muckleshoot Tribal College GED Testing Ctr
39811 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn, WA 98092, Phone 253.876.3395
Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, Phone 253.589.6035
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498, Phone 253.964.6521
Highline Community College
2400 S 240th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198, Phone 206.592.3682
Introducing an online GED testing option
In earlier days, there never was 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 an online GED testing option.
Last Updated on January 21, 2021.