Newfoundland and Labrador GED Test

Canada Transitions from GED to CAEC

From May 3, 2024, the Canadian GED test will not be available any longer. It will be replaced by the CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential). GED scores keep their validity for three years. You can read more here.

The cost of GED testing in Newfoundland & Labrador is $30.00 for the entire 5-test battery or $6.00 per subject test.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, test-takers must be at least 19 years old, though, in exceptional cases, an 18-year-old candidate can be granted permission to take the GED® exam as well.

The GED test is challenging, and becoming well-prepared is the key to success. A proven way to get all set fast is by following the accredited Canadian online GED classes created by Onsego GED Prep.

The Newfoundland and Labrador GED exam is open to citizens of Canada, and proof of citizenship is required. You may be able to write the GED exam in a different territory or province, but not all provinces allow people living in a different province or territory to sit for the exam, so please get well-informed to avoid disappointment.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, there isn’t a requirement for GED test-takers to attend a GED prep course to attain passing scores on the official GED practice test before they can register for the exam.

The GED exam is offered both in computer-based and paper-based formats, and you can switch between the two formats and combine them. If, for example, you passed some subject tests on paper before the pandemic and now want to complete the remaining subtests, you are free to do that in the computer-based format.

What is the GED exam?

The GED (General Educational Development) exam is a high school equivalency assessment. It offers individuals who couldn’t complete their high school education the opportunity to acquire an educational credential that is equivalent to a common high school degree.

The Canadian GED exam is made up of five separate, individual sub-exams that measure an applicant’s skills and knowledge at a level comparable to that of graduating high school students.

What’s on the GED exam?

The five GED sub-exams measure an applicant’s proficiency in the fields of Language Arts Writing, Language Arts Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics.

The test questions are ranging in difficulty from quite easy to challenging in a wide range of subject fields. The entire GED exam will take some 7.5 hours to complete, and the passing score on EACH of the five sub-exams is 450 out of 800. So your total score can never be less than 2250. Often, the GED exam is written on Friday evenings and the following Saturday, but occasionally on weekdays as well.

So, the five sub-exams are designed in a way that they measure the thinking skills and general knowledge usually acquired in three years of Canadian high school. Knowledge and skills may also be acquired through reading, informal training, and work experience. That’s exactly what the GED exam measures.

Who qualifies for the GED exam?

To qualify for the Newfoundland and Labrador GED test, candidates need to be at least 19 years old, not be currently enrolled in high school, not already hold a high school or equivalent diploma, and be a citizen of Canada.

The GED Administrator may grant exemptions for 18-year-olds to sit for the GED exam if they have been officially withdrawn from their schools for at least six months after their peer groups have completed their regular high school curricula. Underage candidates can request an age waiver.

If students want to take the GED exam in Newfoundland and Labrador, they are required to go online and pay a $30 (non-refundable) application fee to the provincial government. Candidates can write the GED exam up to three times in a calendar year.

Prepare well

The GED exam is a challenging assessment. As said before, knowledge and skills are measured at a level that compares to that of high school seniors upon graduation. So, getting optimally prepared is the key to your success!

We work with the online GED prep course designed by Onsego. This complete yet very affordable GED preparatory program is identified by GED Testing Service, the official GED publisher, as one of just 20 courses that are totally in line with the current GED exam.

Onsego’s GED course includes numerous short videos that present the study material in bite-sized lessons and tons of practice tests so you can test your knowledge and get used to the testing format of the GED exam.

So, if you want to pass the five GED subtests, you’ll have to do some decent preparation on your part. There are students who learn better under the supervision of a teacher, while other candidates prefer to study on their own with books or a good online course like the Onsego GED prep course.

Bear in mind that online learning requires self-discipline, but it also offers lots of flexibility. You can learn from any place you prefer and at any time you want. Plus, you don’t have to travel from home to a GED prep facility and vice versa, which saves you lots of time and money.

Take practice tests

Some students may be comfortable with just brushing up their knowledge on some of the GED subject areas. Most students, however, need more time to get ready for the GED exam, and it may have been some years since they saw a school or test center from the inside.

Well, to see where you stand when it comes to your knowledge and skills, take a number of GED practice tests. This way, you’ll learn about the subject fields you already command and which areas you need to focus on most.

Taking practice tests also allows you to develop a study plan that fits you best. You may be fine with signing up for an online course or come to the conclusion that you’ll be better off in a brick-and-mortar school where an adult education teacher will guide you during the preparation process.

GED testing locations

The Newfoundland & Labrador GED exam is offered at various testing centers, often situated in high schools. Testing is regularly available in St. John’s from September through June and at least two times a year in Stephensville, St. Anthony, Port aux Basque, Marystown, Labrador City, Grand Falls-Windsor, Goose Bay, Gander, Corner Brook, and Clarenville. Applications for the GED exam must be submitted at least one month in advance.

There are three Newfoundland & Labrador locations where the GED exam can be taken in a computer-based format:

• Pearson Professional Centres, 235 Water Street, Suite 102, St. John’s, NL A1C 1B6, Phone: 709-552-3197
• Thrive Community Centre, 807 Water Street, St. John’s, NL A1E 0A5, Phone: 709-754-0536
• Keyin College (Western Campus), 128 Carolina Ave, Stephenville, NL A2N 2S5, Phone: 709-643-6444

Individuals who take the GED exam on a computer will receive their results within 24-48 hours after completion, while individuals who take the GED exam on paper will receive their results by mail some four to six weeks after completion.