GED® Testing Program
The GED® Program will be discontinued and replaced by the new Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) in the spring of 2024. GED® tests will continue to be available until May 3, 2024. If you are unable to complete your GED® tests before the program ends, passing scores on individual GED® tests will be counted towards the CAEC for three years to May 2027. If you have any questions about how this could impact your ability to earn your high school equivalency, contact the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training at 306-787-5597 or ged@gov.sk.ca.
The GED® tests measure the academic skills and knowledge expected of high school graduates. Recognized throughout North America, the GED® testing program has served as a bridge to education and employment.
The GED® tests are designed to measure the general knowledge, ideas and thinking skills that are normally acquired through high school, but gained in a different manner. Many people acquire knowledge and skills through work experience, reading, social interaction and communication, and informal training.
The GED® tests consist of content area tests in:
- reading;
- writing;
- mathematics;
- science; and
- social studies.
The tests also measure communication, information-processing, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
1. Benefits
The GED® tests allow people to prove what they know. A GED® diploma is often a prerequisite for technical and trades programs, as well as employment. Every Canadian province and territory recognizes that passing the GED® tests demonstrates the knowledge and skills of a high school graduate.
2. Eligibility
Individuals must be 18 years of age or older.
Under special circumstances, exemptions may be approved by the provincial GED® Administrator™. To request an exemption, complete the Age Waiver Request Form.
3. Register
GED® test sittings are regularly scheduled at various locations throughout the province. Once you have registered, you may select the testing centre and time of your choice. The cost to write all five (5) GED® test subjects in Saskatchewan is $35 USD. Each individual subject is $7 USD.
You can register online. For guidance, refer to: Help Guide Registering for the GED® Test on Computer (PDF).
4. Preparing for the GED® Test
Skills acquired through work, training, reading and other life experiences may already have prepared you to write the GED® tests. However, most people need to refresh or gain additional skills before they are successful in passing all five tests.
For additional preparation you can:
- study books from the library;
- purchase a study guide from local bookstores or regional college or Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus; and
- study at home with the help of a friend or tutor.
You can contact your nearest training centre or GED@gov.sk.ca to get more information on GED® transcripts, GED® Test Registration, and GED® Testing Program.
5. How to Request GED® Transcripts
A GED® transcript is an official record of your GED® achievement. It is a credential that is recognized as a key to employment opportunities, advancement and further education.
If you have recently written your GED® test in Saskatchewan and have passed all five (5) exams, you will receive a diploma and three (3) transcripts at no charge within 2-3 weeks of completion.
To request additional transcripts, please complete the Request for Additional GED® Transcripts and/or Diploma Form and email it to GED@gov.sk.ca. Once your request has been received and verified, we will reach out to you regarding payment. Payments can be made by cheque or money order made payable to "Minister of Finance" for $25 CAD and sent to:
Ministry of Immigration and Career Training
1000, 2103 11th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 3Z8
Alternatively, you may drop it off in person and have the additional payment options of credit and debit.
Ministry of Immigration and Career Training
10th Floor, 2103 11th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 3Z8
You should receive your GED® transcript within four weeks of submitting your completed Request for Additional GED® Transcripts and/or Diploma Form.
You should receive your GED® transcript within four weeks of submitting your completed Request for Additional GED® Transcripts and/or Diploma Form.
6. Further Information
For a list of frequently asked questions, visit the GED website.
Contact the GED webpage administrator for all questions related to the GED® portal such as passwords and access.
You can contact your nearest training centre or GED@gov.sk.ca to get more information on GED® transcripts, GED® Test Registration, and GED® Testing Program.