Ontario GED Test 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 Ontario for at least 6 months.
- Age: You must be 19 to take the test.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: $100 (all subjects)
- Passing 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, Ontario will award you a GED certificate that shows you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. You can find other rules and requirements here.
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 Ontario.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test in Ontario. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED test in Ontario 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 Ontario GED test is $100 in full.
You must score at least 450 points in each of the five subjects and a combined total of 2250. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
Yes. After you take a subject three times though, you must wait 60 days before you can take it again. There is no limit on how many tests you can take a year.
No, the GED test must be taken at an official Ontario GED testing center. Find the closest center to you here.
In Ontario, you must be a Canadian citizen or a resident of 6 months to take their GED test.
You must be 19 years old.
You may be able to test at 18 if you provide additional documentation. Contact your testing center for details.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED form. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your GED transcript, you can request it here.
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