High School Diploma
The Maine adult education system offers assistance to those seeking to earn their HiSET™ or Adult High School Diploma.
If you’re an adult without a high school diploma, the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) could be your route to improved career prospects, further education, and increased earnings potential. HiSET™ replaces the GED in Maine.
HiSET™ provides adults with the opportunity to obtain a high school equivalency certification with the same legal standing as a high school diploma. A pre-testing, preparation, and testing program, allows test-takers to demonstrate proficiency in the academic skills and knowledge expected by employers and post-secondary institutions. HiSET™ consists of five subtests and is aligned with OCTAE’s College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults:
- Language Arts- Reading
- Language Arts- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
To learn more about the HiSET™ and how to prepare, contact Sue Brennan, the Director of Adult & Community Education at RSU 3, and visit the links below.
- Test at a Glance: This HiSET™ Information Brief describes each subject area, including content and process categories.
- Prepare for the HiSET™ Test: Get the HiSET™ experience by taking these free, 30–45-minute practice tests.
- Request a Transcript
Adult High School Completion
Adult High School Diploma programs are secondary educational offerings that lead to an adult high school diploma awarded by the local school district. Because programs vary from location to location, please contact your local Adult Education for more information.
HiSET® PREP
with Debbie Avalone–King and Misha Sanborn
This program prepares students to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma. We begin with an overview of the test and continue with preparation for each subject of the HiSET® battery. Students and teachers work together to customize a program that includes direct instruction (in person or online), practice tests and working independently in the online HiSET® Academy App. Upon completion, graduates will be honored at the Adult Education High School Graduation Ceremony in June.
RSU #3 Adult Education High School Diploma
Complete your high school diploma with adult education! Transfer your credits in and complete the remaining classes through direct, remote and online instruction. Our staff is prepared to help you complete your requirements – it’s free and it’s time! Students choosing this path will be provided with an individualized schedule. Call for an appointment