High School Equivalence

The GED is an equivalency examination which, when successfully written, qualifies the applicant to receive a certificate from the Ministry of Education verifying that he/she has an education level equivalent to an Ontario grade twelve (12) diploma.

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Are you 19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma? Would you like to get a high school equivalency in a short period of time?

If you answered yes to both of these questions, there is an opportunity for you - the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate.

GED certificates, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, are recognized in these areas as equivalent to a high school diploma for education, employment and training opportunities.

The GED examination consists of five (5) subject areas:

To pepare for the equivalency examination:

• Purchase a Canadian edition study guide (for example The Complete Canadian GED Preparation Guide) at a major book store. Work through the sample questions and quizzes.
• If you have done well in the samples, complete and mail the official application form (copies are available in our office or from the MInistry of Education at 800-573-7022, with your cheque for $80.00, a photocopy of an official document that has your date of birth and a picture of you. Indicate three (3) dates (dates are provided with the application form) that you wish to write the test.

To qualify you must:

• Be 19 years of age and over.
• Not be a graduate of high school.
• Have been out of the school system for at least one full year prior to taking the GED.
• Be a resident of Ontario.

For further information :
Call 800-573-7022 or visit ILC.org