Prince Edward Island GED 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 Prince Edward Island.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Age: You must be 19 to take the test and withdrawn from school for at least one year.
- Cost: Free. However, $24 (per subject) will be charged for no-shows.
- 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.
- Diploma: After you pass the test, Prince Edward Island will award you a GED certificate that will show 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 Prince Edward Island.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Prince Edward Island GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED test in Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island GED test is free.
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, but you have to wait 30 days between each attempt.
No, the GED test must be taken at an official GED testing center in Canada. Find the closest center in Prince Edward Island here.
In Prince Edward Island, you are required to be a resident to take their GED test.
You must be 18 years old and out of school for at least one year.
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, contact Luann MacAusland by phone (902)620-3980 or by email lnmacausland@gov.pe.ca.
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