Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia.
- Age: You must be 19 to take the test and withdrawn from school for at least one year.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: Free
- 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, Nova Scotia will award you a GED certificate, which shows that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Online GED or HiSET 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 Nova Scotia.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Nova Scotia GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia GED test is free.
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 30 days between each retake. You can take up to 3 attempts per year.
The Canadian GED test must be taken at an official Nova Scotia GED testing center. Find the closest center to you here.
Yes, you must be a resident of Nova Scotia to take their GED test.
You must be 19 years old, out of school for one year, and without a high school diploma.
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.
Over 20 Million Adults
That's how many have successfully passed the GED Test. So why wait?
Sign Up Now"I became unemployed due to a work place injury. I was unable to keep up with the demands of the construction company I worked for. I could not get a transcript from the UK in time to start the next semester of college, but I could sit for my GED. My friends and family all stood behind me in my decisions and congratulated my efforts and successes. I hope to gain my masters degree in business admin eventually."