{"id":1553,"date":"2019-11-01T11:22:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T11:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ged.org.za\/?page_id=1553"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:15:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:15:07","slug":"announcements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ged.org.za\/index.php\/announcements\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Official Notice: Clarification on USAf and the American GED in South Africa<\/h1>\n

26 February 2026<\/p>\n

Recent wording on the USAf website has caused confusion regarding the status of the GED for admission to degree studies in South Africa. This notice<\/a> provides clear clarification for students and parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/ged.org.za\/index.php\/official-notice-clarification-on-usaf-and-the-american-ged-in-south-africa\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Changes to the GED Testing Requirements<\/span><\/h1>\n

7 November 2023<\/p>\n

Effective from 15 January 2024<\/strong>, all students will be required to take the GED Ready\u00ae practice test<\/a> and must achieve a score of at least 145 before being eligible to schedule the official GED test<\/strong>. To purchase GED Ready\u00ae practice test vouchers<\/a>: https:\/\/ged.org.za\/index.php\/product\/ged-ready-practice-test\/<\/a><\/p>\n

This new requirement is not retroactive and only applies to a student\u2019s next GED subject test to complete. If a student takes a GED Ready and scores a \u201cgreen\u201d then that student must schedule their GED test within the next 60 days for that subject. If the student fails that GED subject test, they are not required to take another GED Ready before scheduling another GED test.<\/p>\n

We recommend that students take their GED subject test within 2 weeks of taking the GED Ready for that subject. Keeping information fresh in mind will help increase the chances of passing.<\/p>\n

There is no limit to the number of GED Ready practice tests that you can purchase. Please note that each purchase provides one GED Ready practice test for you to take.<\/p>\n

This applies to ALL students outside of the USA.<\/p>\n

Changes to the SA ID Testing Requirements<\/span><\/h1>\n

28 April 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

Following the ending of the National State of Disaster, the special arrangement whereby South African GED students were able to test with their birth certificate and an affidavit has come to an end.<\/span><\/p>\n

This return to the original policy was communicated directly from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to Boston City Campus and they are required to follow all directives from DHA.<\/span><\/p>\n

What this means for students. With immediate effect, on arrival at the testing centre on the day of an exam, a student will need to either present their ID, valid passport, or the DHA receipt proving that they applied for their SA ID. Should they be using the receipt while waiting for their ID, then a student will need to also bring their birth certificate and the signed affidavit as temporary proof of ID.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a South African requirement that any student over the age of 16 applies for a South African Identity Document\/Smart ID Card.<\/span><\/p>\n

Should a test have already been booked prior to 27 April 2022 and there is no reasonable opportunity for the student to apply for his\/her ID before the test date, an exception to the above will be made. This exception will not be available for very long, so we urge students to apply for their ID document as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boston Testing Centre Closure Extended<\/span><\/h1>\n

12 July 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Following last night’s announced extension to the Level 4 adjusted regulations, Boston GED Test Centres are now only expected to open after the 26th July. <\/span>
\nClick on the link for the guide on how to reschedule your test http:\/\/ged.org.za\/index.php\/how-to-reschedule-a-test\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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New SAQA Evaluation Application Process for the GED\u00ae<\/span><\/h2>\n

7 July 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Exciting News!<\/span><\/p>\n

We have signed an agreement with SAQA to enable SAQA to verify GED\u00ae students credentials directly on the GED\u00ae database.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that you are no longer required to order the third party verification to be sent directly from America to SAQA.This is a saving of $15 (about R220) for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Click HERE<\/a> for the updated SAQA application guide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GED\u00ae Test – Extension on the Relaxation of ID Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n

30 June 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

GED Testing Service\u00ae in America has approved an extension on the special arrangement for students who are not able to apply for their Smart ID cards but are ready to test. This arrangement has been extended due to the challenges faced by the third wave of COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

For affected students, in place of their Smart ID, they may test with their Birth Certificate, together with the completed Affidavit on the link http:\/\/ged.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AFFIDAVIT.pdf<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

By using the Birth Certificate and Affidavit, the student will still meet the testing ID requirements of:<\/span><\/p>\n

Full Name<\/span>
\nDate of Birth<\/span>
\nSignature<\/span>
\nPhoto<\/span><\/p>\n

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GED\u00ae Test – ID Requirements being Re-Instated<\/span><\/h2>\n

19 April 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

With the easing of lockdown levels and the re-opening of the Home Affairs Department, the GED Testing Service\u00ae will be re-instating the GED\u00ae testing ID requirements with effect from 1 August 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

In August 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown and the temporary closure of the South African Home Affairs Department, the GED Testing Service\u00ae in America approved a special arrangement for South African students, whereby affected students, in place of their Smart ID, could test with their Birth Certificate, together with a completed Affidavit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, from 1 August 2021, South African GED\u00ae students will only be admitted into a testing venue with their government issued ID. The ID must meet the GED\u00ae testing requirements of having the below student details. The Smart ID meets these requirements. Please refer to http:\/\/ged.org.za\/index.php\/exam-centres\/testing-centres-south-africa\/<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n