GED

Prepare to pass the official GED tests and earn a High School Equivalency Diploma issued by the Department of Alberta Education and recognized in every Canadian province and territory.

High School Equivalency (GED) Exams

The GED exams are a way to obtain an Alberta Education High School Equivalency Diploma. Additional upgrading of high school courses may be required for students entering some post-secondary programs. Five subject areas are tested on the GED exams: Language Arts (Writing), Language Arts (Reading), Social Studies, Science and Math. These exams are written over a two-day period: Friday evening and all day Saturday

• The Language Arts - Writing Exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions and an essay.
• The Language Arts - Reading Exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions.
• The Social Studies Exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions.
• The Science Exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions.
• The Math Exam consists of two individual Math exams: Math - Part I and Math - Part II. The Math exam - Part I allows the use of calculators that we supply. You cannot bring your own calculator to the exam. The Math exam - Part II does not allow the use of calculators. Each part has 25 questions, some of which are multiple choice, some of which require an exact numerical answer and some of which need to be answered on a coordinate plane grid.

GED exams are not marked on percentage, but rather on standard score. In order to earn a GED diploma, a standard score of 450 is needed on each exam. GED exams are held monthly (except for July and August) and are written at Bow Valley College West Campus (300 - 6 Ave SE).

Please note that you will need to bring only your picture ID to the exams and nothing else. Cellular telephones are not permitted in the GED test rooms.

Registration requirements:

• You must be an Alberta resident, 18 years of age or older, and have been out of the regular high school system for at least 10 consecutive months. For more information please call 403-410-1400.

Fees: $210 
           $200 - re-writes

Exam date: July 20 & 21, 2012
Deadline date to apply: June 8, 2012
Final cut-off date with late fees: June 15, 2012

Exam date: August 10 & 11, 2012
Deadline date to apply: June 29, 2012
Final cut-off date with late fees: July 6, 2012

Exam date: September 21 & 22, 2012
Deadline date to apply: August 10, 2012
Final cut-off date with late fees: August 17, 2012

Exam date: October 19 & 20, 2012
Deadline date to apply: September 7, 2012
Final cut-off date with late fees: September 14, 2012

Exam date: November 16 & 17, 2012
Deadline date to apply: October 12, 2012
Final cut-off date with late fees: October 19, 2012

Exam date: December 14 &15, 2012
Deadline date to apply: November 9, 2012
Final cut-off date with late fees: November 16, 2012

Exam date: January 18 & 19, 2013
Deadline date to apply: December 7, 2012
Final cut-off date with late fees: December 14, 2012

Supports and accommodations

Students who have a diagnosed disability may be eligible for exam accommodations. If you require accommodations to write the GED exams, please contact Ray Burke at 403-464-0863 at the time of registration. Please refer to our website to find out more about the services offered by Specialized Support, and the Exam Accommodations available at Bow Valley College.

** For information on GED Exams in Okotoks, please contact Leslie Woehleke at 403-995-0287.

 

High School Equivalency - GED Preparation - Full-time

This  program prepares students to successfully write the GED Exams through one full-time term of study. Students receive daily classroom instruction to develop the skills needed for these three courses:

• Reading, Science & Social for GED
• Writing for GED
• Math for GED

(Note: Students can register in Math for GED separately, but must register in both Reading for GED and Writing for GED concurrently. Students with adequate Math skills do not need to take Math for GED but will still be required to write the Math section of the GED Exams.)
Start date: Aug. 27, 2012; Jan. 7, 2013
Location: North Campus
Fees: Complete list of full-time and part-time fees
(Government funding available for eligible students.)

 

High School Equivalency - GED Preparation - Evenings

Many employers accept the General Educational Development (GED) diploma as equivalent to a high school diploma. We provide you with the skills to challenge GED exams. This three evening a week traditional course gives you a solid foundation in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing skills. While you are enrolled, register to take the GED exam, which consists of tests in each of the five subjects. Passing all five exams gives you a GED diploma.

Location: North Campus
Fees: Complete list of full-time and part-time fees
(Government funding available for eligible students.)
Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Start dates: September 5, 2012 to November 15, 2012 (No classes October 8, 2012 and November 12, 2012)
                       November 19, 2012 to February 7, 2013 (No classes December 21, 2012 to January 6, 2013)

 

High School Equivalency - GED Preparation - Anytime Online

Take your GED preparation course anytime online through eCampus Alberta. This course prepares students to write the battery of GED exams. Students have access to interactive learning activities, practice tests, and instructor support.

Start date: Ongoing admission
Fees: Complete list of full-time and part-time fees
(Government funding available for eligible students.)
Register online at www.ecampusalberta.ca
Students have a maximum of six months from the date of registration to complete the course.

High School Equivalency - GED Preparation - Real Time Online

Sign up for our new GED Prepapration course offered in Real Time Online. You will be able to attend two nights per week live online classes, led by an instructor in a virtual classroom. Each session is recorded to allow students to access lessons at a later time for review and study purposes. The focus of this course is on Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing and Mathematics.

Start date: Sep. 11, 2012
Classes: Tuesday & Thursday (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Fees: Complete list of full-time and part-time fees
(Government funding available for eligible students.)
Register online at www.ecampusalberta.ca