GED / HSE

About  GED®

The GED® test covers 4 subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts. You can take all 4 together or one at a time at an official GED® test center when you’re ready. Students prepared to take GED® exams may do so Online from their location or at any official GED® Testing Center in the state. A local testing center, WINGS: Career & Testing Center, is conveniently located in historical downtown Terrell. Upon successfully passing all four subjects of the GED examination, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will issue you the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency. Although there are other exams around the nation, the only High School Equivalency (HSE) examination currently authorized by the State of Texas is the GED. Go to the GED.com website for more information or to schedule the exam/s. GED Exam details are specific to each state. 

WINGS: Adult Education Program - GED Preparation Classes

WINGS offers free exam preparation courses in all four subjects: Math, Reading/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. 

In-Person Preparation Class

  • Students who enroll in IN-PERSON Classes should be able to complete the GED Preparation program and take all of their GED®  Exams in about 40 weeks (September - May), with each course taking between 7 to 10 weeks to complete. Due to the popularity and demand of the program, regular in-person attendance is required or you may be dropped from the class. There are a limited number of site licenses, once seats are filled, students will be placed on a waiting list for the next available term based on the order in which they enrolled. 

**Childcare is not provided. Please make alternative arrangements for children.**

Online Preparation Class

  • Students who enroll in Online Classes should be able to complete the GED Preparation program and take all of their GED®  Exams in about 40 weeks (September - May), with each course taking between 7 to 10 weeks to complete. Regular online participation is required or you may be dropped from the class. . Students can request an online appointment with the teacher, as needed. There are a limited number of site licenses so students may be placed on a waiting list for the next available term based on the order in which they enrolled. 

         Other Free Preparation Options

        On the waitlist? The library offers other free resources to help you study, practice, and prep for the GED® exams!

  • LearningExpress - Available free on TexShare, ask your librarian for eligibility and access instructions.
  • Study guide books available for checkout with you library card

2025-2026 Class Schedules

The WINGS GED Academic Calendar is guided by the academic calendars of local school districts and colleges with most classes meeting between September - May.  Holidays are announced on each class syllabus and posted on class message boards.

  • Science: August 27, 2025-October 22, 2025
  • Math: October 29, 2025-January 14, 2026
  • RLA: January 21, 2026-March 25, 2026
  • Social Studies: April 1, 2026-June 1, 2026

Enrollment Requirements

WINGS GED Preparation Class Application Form

*Due to high demand, submitting this application does not guarantee a seat. Staff will contact you with further information about enrollment.

Graduation Ceremony 

Upon successful completion of WINGS: GED® Preparation classes and passing all 4 GED® tests we celebrate your achievement at our annual Graduation Ceremony!