Applications can be obtained from the GED Testing Office.
- The application
form
(42 KB) should be completed
carefully ensuring that all information requested is accurately
given, signed by the applicant, and forwarded to the GED Testing
Office (Social Insurance Numbers are used for identification
purposes only).
- A cheque, money order, Visa or Mastercard information, covering
the $65 registration fee should be included with the application
and forwarded to the GED Testing Office. Cheques and money
orders should be made payable to the Minister of Finance.
Post-dated cheques are not accepted.
- Applications close three (3) weeks before the scheduled
testing periods. Applications received after the closing date
or if the testing choice is no longer available, will automatically
be registered in the next available sitting.
Approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks after completion of the tests,
all candidates will receive an official report on each of the
five tests written. Candidates who receive a minimum standard
score of 450 on each of the five tests will receive a diploma.
Standard Scores & Percentile
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The GED is a comparative test. It demonstrates how well the examinee has
done compared to recent high school graduates. Test results are reported
as “standard scores” ranging from a low of 200 to a high of 800
and as “percentile ranks” ranging from 1 to 99. A passing Standard
Score for the GED Testing Service in Manitoba is 450. Candidates must attain
a score of 450, or better on each of the five tests to be eligible to receive
their Grade 12 equivalency standing.
Note: Only Grade 12 equivalency is issued.
Standard Scores are calculated by a mathematical formula to compare GED
test results to those attained by recent high school graduates on similar
tests. Standard Scores above 500 are typical of recent high school graduates.
The percentile rank shows the percentage of graduating high school seniors
who earned a certain standard score. For example, a GED examinee whose standard
score on one of the tests has a percentile rank of 55 has done as well as,
or better than 55% of the graduating seniors in that subject.
Candidates who fail to secure a Grade 12 equivalency
standing may rewrite the tests which they have failed. An application
form
(42 KB) and an additional fee
of $65 are required to cover the cost of rewriting any or all
of the tests.
If you are unsuccessful in achieving the passing Standard Score (450) the
first time, you may write a second time within the GED testing year (January
to December). If you need to write a third time, you must wait until the
following GED testing year.
Additional transcripts of GED scores are available at a cost
of $25.44 (includes $1.44 GST) each by writing to the GED Testing
Office. Duplicate
Transcript Application Form
(36 KB)
Persons wishing additional information regarding the Manitoba GED Testing
Service may contact the GED Administrator at the GED Testing Office.
Testing Dates and Centres |
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GED Tests are written in centres across the province. For more information
on locations and test dates, please contact the GED Testing Office.
2006
GED Test Schedule
(26 KB)
2007
GED Test Schedule
(26 KB)
Testing may be arranged at other sites through special arrangements with
the GED Testing Office for individuals with physical, emotional,
or learning disabilities only.
Note: The GED tests are available in braille, audiocassette,
and large print.
Identification at
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All GED candidates requesting to take the GED Tests must provide valid
identification when they appear at the test centre. Acceptable forms of
identification include government-issued identification, provided that the
identification includes date of birth, photograph, address and signature.
Examples of acceptable identification include drivers’ licenses, passports,
firearms licenses, liquor commission identification and military and other
government-identification cards.
In addition, current postsecondary school identification that includes
the candidate’s name, date of birth, photograph, address, and signature
are acceptable. Examples of post-secondary institutions include but are
not limited to community colleges, universities, vocational-technical (trade)
schools, or private occupational schools.
The need to revise the requirements for identification comes
with the increased number of reported impersonations using fraudulent
identification and with the availability of personal computers
that are capable of producing quality identification. It is
important for security reasons that each examiner knows that
the candidate who appears for testing is in fact the candidate
of record.
Study material for GED test preparation is available from larger book stores.
Preparatory classes for GED are available through school divisions, adult
education centres, and the Manitoba colleges.
There is no refund for persons who have not written the
tests as scheduled. Applicants must resubmit their applications
for the next test sitting with the required fee of $65.
Applicants wishing to reschedule or cancel their requested test dates must
do so in writing. This communication must be received in the GED Office
no later than two weeks prior to the originally scheduled writing date.
Applicants are not eligible for rescheduling unless written medical or
bereavement reasons are provided to the GED Administrator.
For further information, contact
Manitoba Advanced Education and Training
Adult Learning and Literacy
GED Testing Office
Room 362, 340-9th Street
Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6C2
Telephone: 1-800-853-7402 (Toll free)
Fax: (204) 726-6339 - (204) 726-6338
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