You must be 18 years old to take the GED® test.
Alberta
Top Policies
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If you are 17 years old and would like to take the GED® test, please contact your GED AdministratorTM.
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No, you do not need to be a resident of Alberta to take the GED® test.
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Some provinces allow people who don’t live there to take the GED® test and others don’t. You’ll need to check the residency requirement for the province that you’re interested to test in.
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No, Alberta doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom.
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No, you’re not required to take the official practice test before taking the official GED® test.
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Yes.
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If you’d like to request accommodations, please contact the Alberta-based Pearson VUE Test Center where you plan to take the GED test on computer. To locate a Pearson VUE Test Center, click here. If you plan to take the GED test on paper, please contact your GED AdministratorTM.
Price & Payment
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Alberta charges $40 per subject for the GED® test.
Test Retake Policies
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In Alberta, you’re required to wait 14 days between attempts. There is no maximum limit per year.
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In Alberta, writing centers set their own fees for retakes. For provinces that offer the GED® test on computer, the retesting fee may be different.
Alberta charges a $40 fee for test retakes.
Transcripts & Diploma
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There may be additional requirements that you need to meet. We recommend contacting your local test center or your province’s office You can contact your GED Administrator™ for additional information.
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You can request your transcript and diploma here.
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In Alberta, the credential is called the High School Equivalency Diploma.
Other
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Yes, in Alberta you can take all test subjects in the same day if you can find a testing center with hours that accommodate it.
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Yes, in Alberta, you can take the GED® Test in English or French and you can combine the two languages to earn your credential.
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It depends on whether or not that province has a residency requirement. Check the residency requirements in that province and don’t hesitate to contact the GED Administrator™ in that province with questions.
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Jessica Schultchen
GED Administrator™
Alberta Education
Learner Assessment Branch
44 Capital Blvd., 10044-108 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6
(587) 987-6237