Virgin Islands
Top Policies
You must be 18 years old to test in the Virgin Islands.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
A parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing. If the parent or guardian is not present, the exam session will be revoked.
In the Virgin Islands, you can be 17 and take the GED® test with additional documentation.
Yes, in the Virgin Islands you’re required to be a resident. You can prove your residency at the testing center with a valid driver’s license or other proof of residency.
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, the Virgin Islands doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom.
Yes, you’re required to take GED Ready® before taking the test. A score of 145 is required on each subject to take the GED® test.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online.
Price & Payment
- Starting July 1, 2023: Virgin Islands charges $46 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center.
- Starting July 1, 2023: Virgin Islands charges $46 per subject for the GED® test via Online.
You will pay for the test online with a debit or credit card when you schedule your test.
Test Retake Policies
In the Virgin Islands, there is no waiting period if you do not pass a subject area test the first time. After taking a test subject 3 times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting. There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period. After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting.
For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:
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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.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
- The Online Proctored Exam costs $41 for a retake in Virgin Island. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.
- Starting July 1, 2023: Virgin Islands costs $46 per subject for the GED® test via Online. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.
Transcripts & Diploma
There may be additional requirements that you need to meet. We recommend contacting your state administrator’s office at (340) 774-0100 to find out more about your credential.
To order a copy of your transcript and/or diploma, contact your local jurisdiction at (340) 774-0100.
In the Virgin Islands the credential is called the High School Diploma.
Other
Yes, in the Virgin Islands you can take all test subjects in the same day if you can find a test center with hours that accommodate it.
For those testing on the Online Exam:
No, you must schedule your test appointments separately, one at a time. After you complete one online exam you may schedule another, based on appointment availability.
Yes, in Virgin Islands you can test in English or Spanish and you can combine tests from different languages to earn your credential.
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.
Monique M. Faulkner, Ed. D
State Office of Career, Technical & Adult Education
U. S. Virgin Islands Department of Education
1834 Kongens Gade
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
Office: (340)774-0100 Ext 8901
Fax: (340)772-4426
Email: monique.faulkner@vide.vi
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