Northwest Territories 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 citizen of Canada or have been a resident of the the Northwest Territories for at least 6 months.
- Age: You must be 18 to take the test.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: $35 (per subject) or $140 (all subjects)
- Score: 410 (minimum) in each subject and an average of 450 (minimum)
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service page.
- After you pass the test, Northwest Territories will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. To check your state’s other rules and requirements here.
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Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Northwest Territories.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Northwest Territories GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories GED test is $35 per subject, or $175 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, but you need to wait 180 days before you can retest.
The Canadian GED test must be taken at an official Northwest Territories GED testing center. Find the closest center to you here.
You must be a citizen of Canada or a 6 month resident to take their GED test.
You must be 18 years old.
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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