Can I Take The GED on the Internet

 Many students needing their GED, or General Educational Development, ask the question: "Can I take the GED on the Internet"?  Some GED students also ask: "Can I take the GED from home".

The GED (or General Educational Development) tests consist of five subject tests that certify that you have American or Canadian high school-level academic skills. The GED is sometimes called a General Equivalency Diploma or General Education Diploma.

To pass the GED Tests and earn a GED credential, GED test takers must score higher than 60 percent of graduating high school seniors nationwide. Some jurisdictions require that students pass additional tests such as an English proficiency exam or civics test.

The developer of the GED test is the American Council on Education. The GED credential is typically considered to be equivalent to a high school diploma.  The state, territory, or province that you live in issues the GED credential. Jurisdictions award a "Certificate of General Educational Development"  credential if you pass the GED's minimum score requirements.

The GED tests are intended only for students who have not earned a high school diploma. The original purpose of the GED tests were to help veterans after World War II return to civilian life. Students are interested in the GED for a variety of reasons, including: immigration to the United States or Canada, homeschooling, and leaving high school early. Currently, students pass the tests by achieving a GED score higher than the top 60 percent of graduating high school seniors.

Where can you take the GED test

The GED test must be taken in person at an authorized GED testing center.  So, the answer to the question, "Can I take the GED on the Internet?" is NO.  The GED can not be taken on the Internet.  Also, you can not take the GED from home.  GED test locations are available throughout the US, Canada, and various international locations.

Even though you can not take the GED on the Internet, you can certainly prepare for your GED on the Internet.  There are several free practice GED tests and printable GED practice tests that are available on the Internet to help you study.