General Educational Development Tests (GED)

The General Educational Development Tests (GED) are a series of five comprehensive examinations in the areas of Language Arts (writing and reading), Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. They are designed to measure the major generalizations, ideas and intellectual skills that are normally gained through secondary school.

The GED tests provide an opportunity to earn an official document of Grade 12 Secondary School equivalency standing. While the GED certificate may not be accepted by every employer or post-secondary institution, it may be of assistance in gaining access to College programs.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be at time of application:

• a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
• a British Columbia resident
• at least 19 years of age on the date of the tests
• been out of the public school system for at least one full academic year
• not have received a Grade 12 graduation certificate from any institution

Application Procedure

Fees for all or any of the tests are payable at the time of application. Payment should be made by certified cheque or money order payable to: Minister of Finance, and must be received in Victoria twenty-eight (28) days prior to the test date.

Fees

Kamloops Testing Dates (2004):

• January 10, 2004
• March 6, 2004
• April 24, 2004
• June 5, 2004
• July 10, 2004
• September 25, 2004
• November 20, 2004

Please contact Lori De Frias, Continuing Studies Consultant at (250) 828-5297 for further information on special GED preparation courses.