The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) offers free part-time PRE-High School Equivalency (HSE) classes online for individuals ages 17 and older to help prepare for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) (General Educational Development (GED)) HSE test. In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, BPL has transitioned all spring in-person classes to an online or hybrid format. Hybrid classes are fully online with live virtual class meetings each week using Zoom. Online classes have pre-recorded lessons each week and guided assignments from the teacher. To register, visit bit.ly/virtual-hse. BPL can also assist with additional social services such as childcare referrals, housing assistance, learning how to connect with employment opportunities, navigating college and training programs here.

WHO DOES THIS PROGRAM AIM TO SERVE? New York State residents who are at least 17 years of age.

HAS THIS PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? No. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all BPL locations are currently closed but PRE-HSE classes are accessible online.