{"id":19,"date":"2016-10-04T06:49:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T06:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ged.org.za\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:15:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:15:06","slug":"about-the-ged","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ged.org.za\/index.php\/about-the-ged\/","title":{"rendered":"About the GED\u00ae Test | GED Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

The GED\u00ae <\/strong>testing programme serves the purpose of making it possible to earn the equivalent of a secondary school leaving certificate to facilitate employment or entry to further studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The term \u201cGED\u201d is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (\u201cACE\u201d), which is part owner of the GED Testing Service, who administers the GED\u00ae testing programme globally. A GED\u00ae test credential shows that the recipient has the same general level of academic achievement as a typical high school graduate.<\/span><\/p>\n

The test is computer-based and is made up of four test subjects. The test includes written responses that assess the test-taker\u2019s thinking and writing skills, known as \u201cconstructed response\u201d items. To ensure the GED\u00ae continues to measure the content and skills included in the current high school curriculum, the GED\u00ae test undergoes regular review and revision.<\/span><\/p>\n

GED Testing Service offers clear guidance on how to evaluate its graduates, including those who have passed the GED\u00ae test.<\/span><\/p>\n

The GED\u00ae also offers a Readiness Assessment which determines whether or not you have the skills, or which skills you need to practice, in order to pass the GED\u00ae test. The GED\u00ae Readiness Assessment indicates the level of your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and in reading and writing. Click HERE<\/a> to purchase a\u00a0GED\u00ae Readiness Assessment voucher.<\/span><\/p>\n

The GED\u00ae test is aligned to leading college-and career-readiness standards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On successful completion of the GED\u00ae test, the learner will be issued a GED\u00ae High School Equivalency Credential issued by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for Washington, DC.<\/span><\/p>\n

The GED\u00ae test is accepted as an equivalent to a high school diploma by approximately 98% of colleges and universities in the U.S. and 95% of employers because they recognise the GED\u00ae test as a rigorous examination equal to or exceeding high school proficiency. The GED\u00ae test is aligned to the career and college readiness content standards in use throughout the U.S., and the test is standardised and normed using a national sample of recent high school graduates. In addition, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in Washington DC has reviewed the test and determined that it meets their requirements in order to be granted a High School Equivalency Credential from Washington DC.<\/span><\/p>\n

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