Accelerate Your Future with a High School Equivalency Diploma
Free TASC™, Math, Reading & Writing Classes
The GED(r) has been replaced by the TASC™ or Test Assessing Secondary Completion as the New York State Education Department's official exam for obtaining a high school equivalency diploma.
These courses are designed to assist adults 17 years and older with math, reading, and writing skills in preparation for taking and passing the TASC™ exam. Instruction focuses on improving basic skills, reading of science & social studies materials, as well as analytical and general study concepts.
TASC™ Reading and Math Basics for Adults
TASC™ Distance Learning
TASC™ Test Preparation
TASC™ Test Preparation - Online
Math Lab
Reading Lab
Monday-Friday classes available morning, afternoon & evening (except Friday). Saturday morning classes available.
What You Need to Know About the TASC™ Exam
The New York State TASC™ exam is offered at least once a month at the Workforce Literacy Center (WLC), located at 160 Edward Street at Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.
Call to register, day and evening classes: 716-888-7088 ext. 100
2020 TASC DATES
January 22 & 23
February 12 & 13
March 7 (Saturday)
March 18 & 19
April 22 & 23
May 13 & 14
June 10 & 11
July 15 & 16
August 12 & 13
September 16 & 17
October 3 (Saturday)
October 21 & 22
November 18 & 19
December 9 & 10
ABOUT TASC
The test includes Language Arts, Reading & Writing, Math, Science & Social Studies. In total, the exam is 10 hours in length.The BPS Adult Education Division has transitioned to the new TASC™ (Test Assessing Secondary Completion). The TASC™ replaces the GED® as the official no-cost exam for receiving a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma from New York State.
All candidates must have 2 forms of I.D. (Photo ID & Social Security card.)
Candidates must meet with a Career Advisor to complete application to sit for the TASC™ exam.
For more information, Call 888-7088 ext 114
OR
Stop in to make an appointment at 389 Virginia Street, Buffalo, New York 14201
(Between the hours of 9:00 - 11:00 AM, 1:00 - 3:00 PM or 6:00 - 8:00 PM)