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What is the GED

The General Education Development (GED) is a battery of tests consisting of a written essay, as well as multiple-choice tests of Language Arts Writing, Language Arts Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics.

The GED tests do not measure recall; all test items require higher order thinking skills and the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze, synthesize, or evaluate written text. The GED tests measure academic skills that correspond to those of recent high school graduates.

To pass the tests, individuals must achieve scores that are comparable to those attained by the top 70 percent of a recent sample of the nation's graduating high school seniors.

Passing the GED test signifies the attainment of general academic knowledge and skills associated with high school completion.

The GED instructional program will prepare you for success on the GED tests.

Who can take the GED?

  • Persons who are officially withdrawn from the K-12 high school program

  • 18 years of age; (Students 16 – 17 years of age are required to enroll in a GED Prep program and pass the Official Practice Test (OPT).

Students achieving passing scores will receive an Age Waiver which allows them to register for the GED tests.

You must provide one of the following documents when you register and take the GED tests.

  • A State of Florida Driver’s License

  • A State Identification Card (from the Division of Motor Vehicles from any of the 50 states)

  • A Passport, Foreign or U.S.

  • A Government or State issued ID that has an official seal.

The ID used must have a valid date, and the picture must be clear and up to date.

Why get a GED?

Congratulations!

You have just taken the first step towards becoming a High School graduate!

  • Earning a State of Florida High School Diploma will open the door to new opportunities and pathways in your life.

  • You can go to college, start a new career, go to a technical school, make more money, join the military, get a better job, get benefits in your present job, help your children with their homework, feel good about yourself

  • Whatever you decide to do in your life, your high school diploma will jumpstart the next stage of your life!!!

What does the GED cost?

The complete battery of GED tests costs $70.00. The cost for individual tests is as follows:

 Mathematics I & II $14.00
 Language Arts Reading $14.00
 Language Arts Writing $16.00
 Science $14.00
 Social Studies $14.00
 

Attention Veterans

Florida law allows eligible World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War Veterans who, as a result of being inducted into any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, were unable to complete their high school education to be awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma - without taking any tests!

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