Nova Scotia

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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?

In Nova Scotia, you must be 19 years old to take the GED^® test, out of school for one year and without a high school diploma.

Do I need to prove I’m a resident of Nova Scotia to take the test?

Yes, you need to be a resident of Nova Scotia 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, Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia?

The GED^® Test is only offered on computer in Nova Scotia

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

No, the GED^® Test is only offered on computer in Nova Scotia. If you have completed some paper-based testing and would like to complete your GED^® Test with computer-based testing, please contact your Chief Examiner.

Price & Payment

How much does the GED^® test cost?

Nova Scotia charges $0 per subject for the GED^® test on paper.

Test Retake Policies

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

In Nova Scotia, you’re required to wait 30 days between each retake with up to 3 attempts on a subject area within a calendar year.

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

Nova Scotia does not charge for test retakes.

Transcripts & Diploma

I passed the GED^® test but Nova Scotia 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?

Fees for Copies of Transcripts and Certificates please call your province’s office at 877-466-7725.

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

In Nova Scotia the credential is called the GED High School Equivalency Certificate.

Other

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

Yes, in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia you can take the test in English or French, 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 Nova Scotia?

Mary Goya

GED@novascotia.ca