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NEISD GED Testing Center

GED (General Educational Development) Tests measure the outcome of a high school education. The GED Tests consist of five tests, one in each of these subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Writing Skills, and Interpreting Literature and the Arts. Adaptations to testing conditions are permitted for adults with disabilities.

New forms of the GED Tests are expected January 1, 2012. The scores on your test report cannot be combined with the 2012 series of the GED Tests. By December 31, 2011 you must have earned a total passing score of at least 2250 (450 average) with no score less than 410, or you will need to take the entire 2012 series.

The following website will provide you with additional information: http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/2012_Test_Info.htm

Important:

You must register to take any part of the GED exam. Registration can be completed at NEISD Community Learning Center - 8750 Tesoro Dr. Registration Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday.

GED TESTING DATES

2010
January 9 February 6
March 6 April 10
May 1 June 5
July 10 August 7
September 12 October 2
November 6 December 4

First Time Testers:

You must bring the following with you to register:

  • Current Texas Picture ID (Texas Drivers License, Military ID or other government issued picture ID)
  • If you are 17 years of age- official withdrawal form from last school attended and must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
  • Parent/guardian must show current ID

You will be required to:

  • Pay $35 test processing fee plus $12 for each of the five tests(Total $95)
  • Complete the official GED Registration packet (allow 45 minutes for completion).

On Testing Day you will be required to:

  • Show currrent Texas Picture ID, Texas Driver's License, or Military ID
  • Show pink copy of GED registration

You may qualify for special accommodations if you have a documented learning disablity. Form must be completed and returned at least one month prior to the testing date to allow for the request to be reveiwed.

Passing Requirements - An average of the five individual subject area test scores of 450 or greater; in addition, each individual subject area test score must be 410 or greater.

GED TESTING CENTER LOCATION AND HOURS: The GED Testing Center is located at The North East Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Dr. The testing center opens at 7:15 a.m. for check-in. The tests will be given at the specific times indicated. All students must check in no later than 15 minutes before testing time. Math- 8:00a.m., Language Arts, Writing - 10:30 a.m., Science - 1:30 p.m., Social Studies - 3:00 p.m., Language Arts, Reading - 4:35 p.m. Each test is timed and you may not bring calculators, dictionaries, or paper with you. Cell phones, pagers, watches, food/drinks, and back packs are not allowed in the testing room.

TO-RETEST:

You must:

  • Wait six months before you can retest. If less than 6 months, you must provide a letter from an instructor with a GED preperation program stating readiness.
  • Register at North East Community Learning Center- 8750 Tesoro Dr.
  • Show current Texas Picture ID, Texas Driver's License or Military ID
  • Pay $15 for each test you retake
  • Present Official TEA GED Score Notification Letter

GED staff:

Mary Kay Alvarez -Community Education Training Specialist
(210) 657-8866 Exr. 221
malvar26@neisd.net

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Becky Stoughton - Adult & Community Education Director
(210) 657-8866 Ext. 224
rstoug@neisd.net

 

North East Adult Education
8750 Tesoro Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78217
(210)657-8866 EXT. 221