Free GED and HiSET Classes From the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks
The Literacy Council of Reading-Berks runs free classes that prepare you to take Pennsylvania high school equivalency tests such as the GED and HiSET.
To join the class you must be 17 years or older, a resident of Pennsylvania, plan to remain in the United States permanently (no tourist or F1 visa), and not currently be enrolled in a public, private secondary, or post secondary school.
The class is free. It reviews language arts, social studies, science, math, and study skills so you can study for the high school equivalency certification exam. It is held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Getting in takes three steps, in this order: - Register for the in-person information session. You must complete the registration form before attending an information session. The registration form is online at pennsylvania.getconnectable.org/lcrb/start. - Attend the in-person information session, where staff answer your questions and guide you through the steps. - Sign up for class.
For detailed information about the high school equivalency program, reach out to the Training and Development Support Specialist, Bev Hireneisen, at bev@lcrb.org.
The Literacy Council of Reading-Berks is at 450 South 6th Street, Reading, PA 19602, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. Its general-questions number is 610.670.9960 and its general email is info@lcrb.org. The page does not say where the class itself or the information session meets, so ask when you register.
The Literacy Council mentions that many people are on its waiting list. It does not say how long the wait is for this class or when the next information session is held.
Source: lcrb.org/student-programs/high-school-equivalency-classes…, read November 1, 2026.
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Our classes prepare you to take Pennsylvania high school equivalency tests such as the GED® and HiSET®. This free class will help you study for the high school equivalency certification exam by reviewing language arts, social studies, science, math, and study skills.
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