Manitoba GED Test Eligibility Requirements
Important: The Canadian GED will no longer be available in Canada as of May 3, 2024. If you are in the process of completing your GED, you should plan to complete all testing by May 3, 2024.
The new Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) will be available to Canadians in late May 2024. Continue to check back for additional information and updates.
- Resident: You must be a resident of Manitoba.
- Age: You must be 19 to take the GED test in Manitoba.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: $15 (per subject) or $75 (all subjects)
- Score: 410 (minimum) in each subject and an average of 450 (minimum)
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations if needed and based on disability type.
- Diploma: Manitoba will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate after you pass.
- Manitoba rules and regulations for the GED test.
Online GED Classes
Online programs like GED Academy are available to help you get your GED fast and easy.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Manitoba.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Manitoba GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Manitoba GED test tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.
| GED TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 70 minutes |
| Social Studies | 120 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Reading | 80 minutes |
| Writing | 65 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 5 minutes |
| GED TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 50 |
| Social Studies | 50 |
| Science | 50 |
| Reading | 40 |
| Writing | 50 + essay |
The Manitoba GED test is $15 per subject, or $75 in full.
You must score at least 450 points in each of the five subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
Yes, there is no waiting time to retake the test in Manitoba.
The GED test must be taken at an official GED testing center. Find the closest center to you in Manitoba here.
Yes, you must be a resident in Manitoba to take their GED test.
You must be 19 years old.
If you were homeschooled, you might be considered to take the GED test at 17.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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