GED Testing at BYU-Idaho |
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Beginning 2012, the “GED Test 5th Edition” will begin.
This means that transcripts not completed will become obsolete.
All testing for the previouse test Edition will end Dec. 2011.
| Test Name | Test Period | |
| 1. | Language Arts & Writing: Objective & Essay | 2 hours |
| 2. | Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| 3. | Science | 80 minutes |
| 4. | Language Arts and Reading | 65 minutes |
| 5. | Mathematics | 90 minutes |
| 6. | Government -- High School Equivalency Certificate. | Not Timed |
| Breaks: | As needed at the conclusion of each exam | |
| Test Description | This is the high school equivalency exam used by post-secondary educational institutions and employers in lieu of a high school diploma. |
| Cost | $75.00 - $15.00 each for the five core tests listed above. Plus a $10.00 Idaho registration fee. |
| Test 6: | $15.00 for a Government test required by the State of Idaho for a High School Diploma. |
| Appointments: | Call (208) 496-1207 during office hours, 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday |
| Tests Administered: | Mondays - 8:30AM to 3:30PM. Appointments for other days can be made by special arrangement. |
| Report Address: | BYU-Idaho Clarke Testing Center - Room 225 |
| ID Requirements: | Government issue Photo ID - NO EXCEPTIONS! |
| Age Requirements: | If the test taker is 16, 17, or 18 years of age please bring a letter or signed form from the last school attended verifying that the test taker is no longer enrolled in high school or signatures from parents indicating home schooling. |
| Estimated Time of Dismissal: | Depends upon starting time, but no later than 5:00 pm. Each exam may be taken on a separate day. |
| For Further Information: | Idaho GED and High School Equivalency Information |
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) |
| FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students". |
| Click here for a more complete explanation of FERPA and your rights. |
