GED® Testing Info - Overview

The Tests of General Educational Development (GED®) provide adults who did not complete high school with an opportunity to earn a high school equivalency certificate. By taking and passing a series of five tests in Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics, adults demonstrate they have acquired a level of learning comparable to that of high school graduates.

The American Council of Education
The American Council of Education provides resources relating to the GED®. Testing Information will provide specific information relating to registering and taking the test in your state. The GED® Exam will provide information specific to the test. GED® Test Preparation Resources will provide additional resources to help you prepare for the GED® exam. Finally, Find a Provider will help you locate an adult education program near you.

GED® stands for the General Educational Development Test. The GED® Test provides a basis for conferring a high school equivalency diploma on adults who have not graduated from high school. January 1, 2002 launched the current series of GED® Tests. The state and national standards established for each subject ensure that the GED® Tests continue to certify 12th grade ability in Language Arts, Writing; Social Studies; Science; Language Arts, Reading; and Mathematics. The American Council of Education also has information relating to the GED® Test at http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GEDTS