General Educational Development

Get a diploma through GED

Option 1: Apply to Principal of a High School

A person may apply to the principal of a senior high school in the community to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma if they are:

• 18 years or older as of September 1 of the current school year
• have been out of school for at least 10 consecutive months
• deficit in the credits needed for an Alberta High School Diploma

Additional information about this alternative is in the Guide to Education.

Option 2: Pass 5 GED Tests

The second method of obtaining a High School Equivalency Diploma requires that an individual write and pass the 5 General Educational Development (GED) tests.

The 5 GED Tests

Test 1: Language Arts – Writing Test (Part I and Part II)
Test 2: Social Studies
Test 3: Science
Test 4: Language Arts – Reading Test:
Test 5: Mathematics (Part I and Part II)

Eligibility

To receive a High School Equivalency Diploma by writing GED tests, a person must meet of the following eligibility requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• have been out of school for at least 10 consecutive months
• pass all five tests in the General Educational Development (GED) test battery, with a standard score of 450 or better for each tests
• meet the eligibility requirements

GED writing centres

For information regarding registration deadlines, fees, and test dates, contact the writing centre of your choice.

Get your marks

If an individual has passed all 5 GED tests with a minimum standard score of 450 in each test, Alberta Education will mail out a High School Equivalency Diploma to the student.

The timeline for the High School Equivalency Diploma to be mailed to the student is 4 to 6 weeks from the writing of the GED tests.

GED Marks Online

View or request GED Marks through myPass, a secure self-service website for students to access their education information.

Contact

Connect with the Business Coordinator, Exam Administration, Special Cases Unit:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-415-9242
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Main Floor, 13140 St. Albert Trail
Edmonton, Alberta  T5L 4Y6