GED Testing Schedule 480-782-2810
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Schedule

Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for registration
All 5 tests are given from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
Retesters may take any of the 5 subjects.

Saturday, April 19, 2008 
Saturday, May 17, 2008 
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
  • No pre-registration. Registration will take place the day of testing.
  • Testing is done on a first come first serve basis.  Re-tests may be taken any time during testing schedule
  • Registration will be held at the library at 8:00 a.m. on the Saturday of the test.  The test begins at 9:00 a.m. in the learning lab on the second floor.
  • Testing is held at the Downtown Library.
  • Dates subject to change without notice. For More Information, contact the Chandler Public Library Chandler GED Examiner 22 South Delaware Street, Chandler, AZ 85225 480-782-2810 gedexaminer@cox.net  

GED Test Description
People who have not had the opportunity to complete their high school education may earn an Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma by successfully completing the General Education Development testing series.

The test is made up of the five sub-tests outlined below. With the exception of the essay portion of the Language Arts/Writing Test, which requires you to write an essay, all questions on the G.E.D. are multiple choice. Calculators are now used for Part 1 of the Math test however you MAY NOT bring your own calculator. The examiner will provide you with a calculator.

Subject

Length

Number of Questions

Language Arts/Writing

2 hours

50 + essay

Language Arts/Reading

1 hour 5 minutes

40

Social Studies

1 hour 10 minutes

50

Science

1 hour 20 minutes

50

Math Part 1

45 minutes

25

Math Part 2

45 minutes

25

Initial Testing
All five tests must be administered before submitting the tests to Arizona Department of Education for scoring. All five tests must be taken at the same testing center unless a waiver has been granted by the GED State Administrator.

Testing Costs

  • There is a $65.00* testing fee. Money order payable to ADE only (no personal checks or cash).
  • Each retest in a single subject costs $10.00*. 
  • *Fees subject to change without notice.

Age and Identification Requirements
You must be 16 years of age or older to take the GED Test

  • Present 2 forms of identification. At least one must be a legal ID with a photo and show your birth date. Both must be from an official government agency or school, e.g. driver's license, passport, birth certificate.  

If you are 16 or 17 years of age: In addition to the above, you will need to bring the following:

  • An official withdrawal statement from the last school attended showing that you are officially withdrawn from school
  • Written notarized permission from a parent or legal guardian  Sample letters to use: Word document or PDF format
  • Documentation verifying home schooling (if applicable)

Preparing for the GED

  • GED Preparation classes are available weekday mornings and evenings through the Chandler Library Adult Education Programs. See  Adult Education/GED Preparation Classes or call 480-782-2810 for registration information.
  • On-line GED Preparation is also available through the Learning Express Library available in the library's Education Resources.  Select Learning Express Library.  From home, you will need your library card number (no spaces) and PIN.
  • GED Preparation classes are not required in order to take the GED test.

Scoring and Retesting

  • MUST obtain at least 410 on each test, AND MUST obtain an average score of 450 or higher on the entire test (which is 2250 points) in order to pass the GED test.
  • May begin re-testing 30 days from the completion date of your original testing.
  • A re-test (i.e. math) may be taken a maximum of 3 times.
  • Must PASS all 5 parts of the GED test within 36 months of the start date.
  • Contact the GED Examiner at gedexaminer@cox.net, call the Arizona Department of Education Adult Education office (602) 258-2410 for any questions about your test results, or try the Arizona Department of Education's E-Transcripts service online.

Special Accommodations
Provisions can be made for special accommodations for the GED test such as large print, furniture modifications, or extension of time. A special accommodations form needs to be submitted to the AZ Dept. of Education for approval at least 60 days before scheduled testing. For more information, please call 602-258-2410.

05/13/2008