High School Diploma/Equivalency
All Torrance Adult School Diploma and GED classes are FREE.
Torrance Adult School (TAS) offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) courses for adults who want to complete their high school education, earn a High School Diploma, or prepare for a GED or HiSET exam to obtain their High School Equivalency.
The program is also available to students who already have a high school diploma or equivalency and would like to strengthen their English, Math, or other academic skills for college, career training, or employment.
Program Highlights
- Low-cost GED and HiSET testing options
- Online coursework with 24/7 access
- High School Diploma completion and credit recovery
- GED and HiSET preparation in all subject areas
- Academic skill-building and subject remediation
- Advanced coursework opportunities
- Direct Instruction (DI) courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies at designated class times
- Eligible online courses may award High School Diploma credits upon successful completion
New Student Requirements
Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
- All new students are required to complete a mandatory orientation and meet with the school counselor for academic placement and the development of an individualized academic and career plan.
- Non-native English speakers must have English proficiency equivalent to ESL Levels 5–6 before enrolling in ABE/ASE high school education courses.
How Classes Work
Classes are offered in-person or online.
- Students taking online classes (OW) will have 24/7 access to online coursework, allowing them to work toward their educational goals on a flexible schedule.
- Please note that ALL unit exams and final exams must be completed in-person on campus.
- Direct Instruction (DI) courses are also available at designated times for students who need or prefer face-to-face instruction and in-person academic support.
