GED^® Testing Information

As of January 2, 2014, all GED testing is computer-based. The Braille test is still offered in paper-and-pencil format.

All GED examinees/students need to have an active email account in order to complete the new GED registration process.

To register, pay for, and schedule your GED tests, you can go to http://www.ged.com. If you need testing accommodations, there is a question you can check and information will be provided on what needs to be done. If you have any questions or need assistance with your online registration, please contact Pearson VUE Customer Care at 1.877.392.6433.

Registration is required a minimum of 24 hours prior to the testing date/time you want to schedule. Seating is limited so early registration is strongly recommended. Cancellations must be made with Pearson VUE at http://pearsonvue.com 24 hours in advance or examinees/students will not be reimbursed for a missed test.

GED Testing Hours

At this time, there is no GED testing on Friday, or on National Holidays.

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Eligibility Requirements for GED Testing:

An examinee must not have graduated from an accredited high school or received a high school equivalency certificate or diploma.

An examinee must not be enrolled in a regular high school.

An examinee must be at least 16 years of age. If you are under the age of 19, in order to take the GED tests you must provide us with a "Request for Approval to Test GED" form (release form) from your high school last attended, or from the School District Office in the district where you reside, or a Notarized Letter we provide if you have been home schooled. You need to start the registration process, but you will be stopped and advised where to bring your release form or notarized letter to be approved before you can finish the registration process.

An examinee must present a current form of Washington state or federally issued picture I.D. that verifies name, signature and birth date. ID must be Washington State driver's license, military ID, passport, Student ID if it includes date of birth, Washington Driver's permit with picture, etc. No out of state ID, no expired or hole-punched ID will be accepted.

(NO WA PICTURE ID, NO TESTING ALLOWED!)

An examinee must be a Washington resident or must have a Washington mailing address.

Test Scores: You will receive a form from us with instructions on how to access your GED test scores. In addition, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE advising you that your scores are ready to view. A passing score on all of the tests is 145, Honors is 170, and a perfect score is 200.

Once you pass all four (4) tests and earn your GED Certificate, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE congratulating you and giving you instructions how to access your electronic GED Transcript, as well as how to order your actual GED diploma.

There is no charge to order either of these documents.

Test Fees: $120 for complete test; $30/per test and $10 per retest.

(The retest fee may be subject to change to $30.)

You can pay for exams with a credit or debit card during the registration process. If you do not have a credit or debit card, re-loadable, pre-paid credit cards (MasterCard or VISA) are accepted. Third parties (agencies, community colleges, universities, family members, etc.) can use a personal credit card to purchase vouchers from the Pearson VUE Voucher Store at their web address -http://www.pearsonvue.com/vouchers/pricelist/ged.asp.

Test Time Limits:

On the day of testing, please check in at our Testing and Assessment Services at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled test times so we can complete the admissions process. This will allow us to start your test according to the time you scheduled.

GED preparatory classes are available through the Pre-College Division (425.640.1593)