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The General Educational Development (GED) is an international high school equivalency testing program for adults. It is a series of five tests in Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science.

The GED test is an option for adults who did not graduate from high school. Adults can also earn their high school diploma through the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL). Click here to help choose the best option.

 

 

It costs $43.80 to write the GED tests.  There are additional charges for transcripts and other services. Personal cheques and cash are not accepted.

 

GED Information handbook

Want to study more?  

Here are two Canadian GED preparation books that you can purchase or borrow from the library:

  • Steck-Vaughn Complete Canadian GED Preparation
    • (ISBN: 0-7747-1631-2)
  • Barron's How to Prepare for the GED, 5th Canadian Edition
    • (ISBN: 0-7641-2959-7)
  Click on your region for a list of testing sites and contact person for information on GED preparation courses in your area 
   

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For more information:

  • NSSAL toll-free line 1-877-go-NSSAL
  • To contact the GED Chief Examiner directly by email click here

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