GED Testing

Overview

The General Educational Development (GED) exam gives you the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency certificate, which is recognized as a key to job opportunities, further education, and greater earning potential.

The GED exam covers five different areas of general education. Each area has a specific number of multiple choice questions, and all tests must be completed within a certain time frame.

The five GED Tests are:

• Language Arts Writing (the second part of this test includes writing essay)
• Language Arts Reading
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

Accommodations are available for those with documented disabilities. Come to the GED Office for more assistance.

Eligibility

You are eligible to take the GED tests if you are a California resident and meet one of the following conditions:

• You are 18 years old.
• If you are 17 and within 60 days of your 18th birthday.
• If you are 17 and have been out of school 60 days or more and are within 60 days of when you would have graduated had you stayed in school.
• If you are 17, have been out of school 60 days or more and present written request on letterhead from the military or postsecondary educational institution, or prospective employer.

How Do I Sign Up?

When you are ready to take the official GED test, visit www.GEDTest.org and choose a location that is convenient to you.

West City GED Testing Center

At the West City GED Testing Center, registration is required to take the official GED test.

Registration is held on Mondays 12:00 PM.

Please call the GED Testing Center at 619-388-1873 for specific dates.

*Registration and testing sessions are first come, first served. A completed GED application and payment of $150 fee is required at the time of registration. Please allow 2 1/2 hours to complete the registration and application process. Your test appointment will be scheduled at registration.

*Testing Sessions

Wednesdays at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM and Thursdays at 8:30 AM. and 1:30 PM.

What you need to bring to registration and testing sessions:

• You must bring a current valid government issued ID which has your picture, name, address, date of birth and signature. Acceptable forms of ID are:
  • DMV identification cards
  • Driver’s license
  • Passports
  • Military ID
  • Foreign government ID
  • No expired ID’s will be accepted.

*Test appointment will be scheduled at registration.

Test Fees

The cost for the GED Exam (5 tests) is $125.00. Please bring cash or money order made payable to SDCCD. Personal checks, credit cards and debits cards are not accepted.

TEST FEES CAN ONLY BE PAID AT THE WEST CITY GED TESTING CENTER.

If you need to prepare prior to taking the official GED tests click here.