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GED Exam FAQs
What does GED stand for?
GED stands for Tests of General Educational Development.
What are GED exams?
The GED exam is a battery of five tests to include Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts Writing, and Language Arts Reading. A GED certification may be recognized as an equivalent to a high school diploma by most colleges and employers. The GED tests may take seven or more hours to complete and taken over a two-day period. The tests are administered several times a year.
Who is eligible to take the GED Tests?
To take the test, the GED Testing Service requires the following:
- You are not enrolled in high school, and
- You have not graduated from high school, and
- You are at least age 16, and
- You meet state, provincial, or territorial requirements regarding age, residency, and the length of time since leaving school.
If you are still in high school, we urge you to complete your studies and graduate. However, if you are considering leaving high school, the GED Testing Service recommends that you first meet with your high school counselor to talk seriously about your decision and the level of academic skill needed to pass the GED Tests.
Where can I take the tests?
Testing Centers
Norristown Area School District
Adult Evening School
1900 Eagle Drive
Norristown, PA 19403
Phone: (610)630-5130
North Penn School District
Continuing Education
401 East Hancock
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215)853-1029
