General Educational Development Testing ServiceTM

Welcome to the official site for the GED Tests!

• The GED Tests cannot be taken online.
• The GED Tests measure high school-level skills and knowledge.
• The GED Tests are challenging and require preparation.
• The GED Tests offer a powerful second chance.

GED Testing Service Privacy Policy: English; Spanish; French (PDF; 18KB)

• Contact Your Jurisdiction's GED Testing Program

• Find the Nearest GED Testing Center

• GED Contacts - Staff

• GED Information for Education Professionals

• Information for Test-Takers

• Order GED Publications

• Request a Copy of Your GED Transcript

• Understanding Your Scores | 08/14/2008
  Information on Understanding Your GED Scores from ACE.

• GEDTS Research Studies | 07/10/2008
  GED® Testing Service Research Studies.

• GED Research & Consulting Opportunities | 06/04/2008
  GED Research and Consulting Opportunities at ACE.

• International Testing (English only) | 03/04/2008
  International GED Testing

• From GED to College Graduate | 02/13/2008
  More than 60 percent of GED test-takers say they intend to further their education beyond the GED program. Ninety-eight percent of U.S. colleges and universities recognize the GED credential.

• History of the GED Tests | 01/29/2008
  The history of GED testing. To date, there have been four generations of GED Tests: the original GED Tests released in 1942, the 1978 series, the 1988 series, and the current series released in 2002.

• Disabilities Resources for Adult Learning Professionals | 11/30/2007
  Disabilities Resources for Adult Learning Professionals.

• Test Specifications and Construction | 06/28/2007

• Verifying and Documenting Disabilities | 12/19/2006
  Verification of documented disabilities must occur before a GED candidate can request accommodations during testing.

• Special Accommodations for Documented Disabilities | 10/04/2005

• Adult Education Resource Centers | 10/15/2004