High School Equivalency Exam Preparation | General Education Development (GED®)

We can help you register and prepare for your high school equivalency exam. Classes are tuition-free and offered in English or Spanish.

• Study for the GED® exam online
• Take High School Equivalency Exams (GED) at MCC
• Complete High School Equivalency Exam Preparation or English as a Second Language courses and credit courses simultaneously

The High School Equivalency exam preparation course covers:

• language arts, including grammar and fundamentals of written English
• reading techniques for comprehension, evaluation, and application interpretations
• mathematics, including problem-solving, basic math review, geometry, and algebra

HSE/GED classes are…

• Offered twice a week throughout the week (morning and evening)
• Offered once a week on Saturdays (morning)
• Offered at MCC and in Woodstock

For official GED certificates and records, contact the McHenry County Regional Office of Education at (815) 334-4475.

Register for Fall 2025: Students must register with the Adult Education Department. June/July appointments are available. Call (815) 455-8752 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Students must register with the Adult Education Department. Call (815) 455-8752 to schedule an appointment or for more information.