Northwest Territories

Top Policies Price & Payment Test Retake Policies Transcripts & Diploma Other

Top Policies

How old do I need to be to take the test?

You must be 18 years old to take the GED^® test.

I’m underage. What do I need to do to take the test?

You have to be 18 years old to take the GED^® test in Northwest Territories. In Northwest Territories, there is no minimum age to take the GED^® test.

Do I need to prove I’m a resident of Northwest Territories to take the test?

In Northwest Territories, you must be a Canadian citizen or a 6 month resident in order to take the GED^® test.

The closest testing center is in a different province. Can I take the test there?

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.

Do I need to take a GED^® class or receive instruction from a local prep center before I can take the test?

No, Northwest Territories doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED^® test in an adult education classroom

Do I have to take the official practice test before testing?

No, you’re not required to take the official practice test before taking the official GED^® test.

Can I take the GED^® test on computer in Northwest Territories?

Yes.

Can I switch between paper and computer testing? Can I combine them?

Yes.

Price & Payment

How much does the GED^® test cost?

Northwest Territories charges $35 per subject for the GED^® test.

Test Retake Policies

If I don’t pass, how long do I have to wait before taking the test again?

In Northwest Territories, you’re required to wait 180 days before taking the test again.

How much does it cost to retake the GED^® test? Can I retest for free?

In Northwest Territories, you can retest a subject for $35. For provinces that offer the GED^® test on computer, the retesting fee may be different.

Transcripts & Diploma

I passed the GED^® test but Northwest Territories won’t issue my diploma. What do I do?

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.

How do I request my transcript and diploma?

You can request your transcript and diploma here.

What is the GED^® credential in my province called?

In Northwest Territories, the credential is called the Northwest Territories High School Equivalency Diploma.

Other

Can I take all of the GED^® test subjects at once or do I need to setup different appointment times?

Yes, in Northwest Territories you can take all test subjects in the same day if you can find a testing center with hours that accommodate it.

Can I take the GED^® Test in other languages? Am I allowed to combine languages to credential?

Yes, in Northwest Territories you can take the test in English or Spanish, however, you cannot combine two different languages to earn your credential.

What happens if I move to a different province in the middle of testing? Can I continue my testing in my new province or do I have to start all over?

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.

Who is the GED Administrator^™ in Northwest Territories?

Bonnie Koslowski
GED Administrator^™
Department of Education, Operations and Development
Government of the NWT
Lahm Ridge Tower—2nd Floor
P.O. Box 1320
Franklin Avenue
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
(867) 920-8939
Fax: (867) 873-0338