Manitoba GED Test

Canadian GED Test Becomes CAEC

Canada will replace the GED test with the Canadian-made CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential) on May 3, 2024. Don’t worry if you have already passed part of the GED test, as scores remain valid for a period of three years. You can read all about the transition on this page.

The full GED test in Manitoba costs $75.00, or $15.00 per individual subject test.

In Manitoba, you must be at least 19 years of age to qualify for the GED® exam. Home-schooled students, however, may also qualify from age 17 in exceptional cases.

To become optimally prepared for the GED test, applicants can register for the Canadian online GED classes designed by Onsego, a premium, accredited, affordable course that’s known for efficient preparation.

The Manitoba GED test is open to residents only, and proof of Canadian citizenship is also required. If you’re thinking about taking the GED test in another province, be aware that not all provinces allow individuals from different provinces or territories to take the exam, so make sure you get well-informed.

In Manitoba, GED applicants are not required to first attend a prep course or pass the GED practice test to register for the exam, but in Manitoba, computer-based testing is not available. All GED hopefuls must take the exam in a paper-based format.

What is the GED exam like?

There are five independent GED sub-exams (modules) that measure your proficiency in five academic subject fields: Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.

The five GED subtests measure academic proficiency and thinking skills at a level that students usually acquire in their years at high school. The passing standards are quite rigorous and set at a level that 40% of all high school graduates would not be able to pass the exam on the first try.

Questions on the GED test range from rather easy to quite challenging in many subject areas. In total, the exam takes around 7.5 hours, and the passing score is 450 on each sub-exam. So, your overall score must be at least 2250. Usually, the GED test is offered on Friday evenings to continue on Saturdays.

The General Education Development (GED) exam is Canada’s high school equivalency test. It offers adult learners who have never finished their high school education one more shot at securing an educational credential that’s recognized and accepted in the same way as a regular high school degree.

GED qualification requirements

To qualify for taking the GED exam in Manitoba, you must be a Canadian citizen, a resident of Manitoba, 19 years old or older, not signed up for high school, and not already have a high school or equivalent credential.

Manitoba’s GED Administrator may grant an exemption, in exceptional cases, to home-schooled students ages 17 or 18 if they meet some strict additional criteria.

If you take the GED test in Manitoba, you’ll have to register online and pay a non-refundable $75 application fee, and you can sit for the GED exam maximally three times in one calendar year.

Preparation is key

As stated before, the GED is a challenging exam. Your skills and knowledge are assessed at a level comparable to that of graduating high school seniors, so becoming properly prepared is your key to success!

We recommend you use the online GED preparatory course developed by Onsego if online learning is what you prefer. GED Testing Service, the official GED organization, identifies this comprehensive, affordable GED prep course as being fully aligned with the current GED test, a qualification that’s held by only 20 courses.

Onsego’s GED prep course is entertaining, and it comes with short video lessons that cover all topics of the GED test. These bite-sized lessons make that you’ll retain the presented subject matter a lot easier.

Taking practice tests

There are also numerous practice tests that allow you to test your knowledge. Taking practice tests is a great way to learn about your weaker and stronger points so you can focus on those subjects that require your attention and study time most.

When you take timed practice tests, you’ll also get used to the format of the real GED exam. This is important because many students who failed the exam say that if only they had more time, they feel they would have passed.

So, to pass the five GED sub-exams, you’ll need to get optimally prepared and know how to handle time pressure. Some students learn better when they are guided by a teacher in a physical classroom. Other students can study independently very well, and they often prefer to study all by themselves using books or an accredited GED prep course like the one developed by Onsego GED prep.

Keep in mind, however, that to be successful with online learning, a healthy portion of self-discipline is required. If that’s the case, however, you may benefit greatly from the flexibility that comes with online study programs. Online learning allows you to learn wherever you want and at any time you want, and you also don’t need to commute to a GED prep classroom, saving time and money.

GED testing locations

Since the Manitoba GED exam was introduced, almost 45,000 adult learners have earned their GED certificates. The Manitoba GED exam is available in English and Français and is offered at these locations:

• Brandon (ACC)
• Winnipeg (RCC)
• Dauphin
• Swan River
• Thompson
• The Pas
• Flin Flon

For more information and to make testing appointments, contact:

Manitoba GED Testing Office
Adult Learning & Literacy, Advanced Education, Skills, & Immigration
215-800 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0N4
Phone: 204.945.8247, or toll-free: 1-800.282.8069 ext. 8247