Bermuda

Top Policies
Top Policies

Top Policies

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

You must be 17 years old to test in Bermuda.

You must be 17 years old to test in Bermuda.

Yes, you must be a resident of Bermuda to test in Bermuda.

Some states 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 state that you’re interested to test in.

No, Bermuda doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom.

Yes, Bermuda requires all test-takers to take the GED Ready® practice test and achieve a particular score before taking the test. That score is determined by Bermuda.

Price & Payment

Currently Bermuda charges $75 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center.

Starting July 1, 2023: Bermuda charges $81 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center.

Test Retake Policies

In Bermuda, there is no wait period for your 2nd and 3rd attempts. You are required to wait 60 days after your 3rd attempt. There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year.

You are also required to take GED Ready® practice test before retesting.

You currently receive 2 discounted retakes for every GED® test subject purchased but don’t pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use these retakes.
Starting July 1, 2023: You will receive one discounted* retake for every GED® test subject you purchase but don’t pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use this retake. This retake offer (1 full price:1 discount) repeats until you pass the test. GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee, however additional testing fees may still apply in your state.
*In Bermuda, there is a $55 test center fee for GED® test retakes.

Transcripts & Diploma

The Bermuda GED® Program has partnered with GED Testing Service for fulfillment of requests for GED® transcripts and diplomas.

After passing the GED® test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free electronic transcript. You must take action to receive one free printed diploma.

Electronic Diploma and Transcript

The electronic diploma and transcript download links will be e-mailed to the e-mail address associated with your GED®account once you have passed all GED® test subjects and earned your diploma.

  • Links are only available for a limited time, so be sure to download your electronic documents right away.
  • Follow the instructions provided in the e-mail. These PDF documents are very valuable since they can be forwarded to employers and colleges that accept electronic credentials.
  • The PDF documents are verified by GED Testing Service/Parchment each time they are opened using Blue Ribbon Security. The blue ribbon symbol displayed in the PDF is assurance that the digital credential is valid, the document is authentic, and the contents of the credential have not been altered.

Printed Diploma

The printed diploma can be ordered in your GED® account at GED.com. After logging in, go to My Scores and select Order Duplicates. Select Diploma option and then select the Printed Diploma – Free option.

  • You will then be asked who and what address you want the diploma to be mailed to.
  • The free diploma link will only be available until it has been used and can only be used one time.
  • Carefully follow the instructions presented during the ordering process.

You can request your transcript and diploma here.

In Bermuda the credential is called the Bermuda High School Equivalency Diploma.

Other

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

It depends on whether or not that state has a residency requirement. Check the residency requirements in that state and don’t hesitate to contact the GED Administrator™ in that state with questions.

Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed
GED Administrator™
Bermuda College
Phone: (441) 239-4049