What is the GED?

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

What does the GED cost?

The complete battery of GED tests costs $70.00. The re-take 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

Why get a GED?

Congratulations for taking 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!!!

Did you know that veterans who left school to serve in the armed forces may be eligible for a high school diploma!

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Who can take the GED?

In order to be eligible for the GED Tests, an applicant must be:

  • A Florida Resident, and must present one of the following documents:

  • State of Florida Driver’s License

  • Florida Identification Card (from the Division of Motor Vehicles)

  • Passport with proof of residency

  • Officially withdrawn from the K-12 high school program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.



Scores earned on the current 2002 series of tests will not be able to be combined with those earned on the new 2012 Series GED Tests.           By December 31, 2011, examinees must have taken and earned minimum scores on all five content area tests and earned the minimum total score on the 2002 series, or they will need to take the entire 2012 Series test battery.

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We can help

Here’s how:

  • Study for the GED

    Find classes near you; study by television or computer; take a practice test.

  • Register for the test

    Register for the test near where you live.

  • Boot Camp

    Learn GED skills and test-taking strategies

  • Questions?

    Get answers to some commonly asked questions.

  • Contact us

    Ask us any other questions you may have about the GED tests.