GED® Information

There are just four exams to write at one of our more than 40 testing centres:

Anyone who is 16 years or older may apply to study for their GED® You can only write GED® exams at age 17.

Adults may also do their GED® and no prior grades are necessary as long as you have a good grasp of English comprehension and a basic knowledge of Grade 10 Maths.

The GED® Academy is an online program used by millions of Americans to study for their GED® exams. The program is extremely user friendly and all our students love it!

All ages are welcome to enroll.

We have the largest GED® school in South Africa and are the originators of the program in South Africa- Our trained staff are on hand to assist you all the way with dedicated support.

The teaching and learning is based in the USA and local students access it via an Online Platform.

If you do not complete the course in a year, you can re enroll for as long as you wish to complete it.

All you need is access to a computer and internet. You can access the program from a computer lap top, tablet or phone depending on the browser you choose.

Take a Free 5 day trial to try out the program.

Annual Fee– R3300 for a years access to the online teaching program and includes a registration fee and full support. (The year expires one year after payment date and can be renewed.)

Exams- $80 per subject ( 4 exams ) Only pay for exams when you are ready to write.

SAQA– If you wish to evaluate  your GED ® afterwards with SAQA, please see these steps. SAQA evaluates each submission of a foreign qualification on a case by case basis.

( Fees for this are approximately R2020) Please contact us for a breakdown of the SAQA fees.

The study material is presented by means of fun videos, quizzes, practice tests and lessons. Logon details to the GED ® online system will be emailed to you as soon as you email your

Student Enrollment Form. Our team of tutors are there to support you and help assess your subjects to see if you are ready to book your exam. You can also join the interactive Whatsapp group where student chat and help each other with the GED®. Never feel alone in your GED® journey.

1  Fill out the Student Enrollment Form or simply email us name 

2  Study online until you reach the passing level on the program

3 Book and write exams at a center near you

 Emailed copies will be sent to you a few days after passing your GED which you can use to apply to SAQA with.

Pay a once off cost of R3300 for a year’s access. (pay for exams later) Year expires one year after payment date and can be renewed.)

Enrollment fee includes all your online tuition on the GED® Academy, full support throughout the year and vital post GED® help.

EFT: R3300

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There are over 40 exam centres situated around the country. We will assist you when it comes time to book exams.

Most of our students cope by using the program along with our support and GED whatsapp group, but if a one on one tutor is necessary for certain sections, we outsource to qualified GED Zoom tutors who deliver lessons in bundles as needed. Never feel alone on your GED journey.

The GED® Testing Service intends to implement a new 17 year old age requirement for testing in South Africa as of 1 April 2019.

If you are younger than the required age you can still enroll with us from age 16, but take a year or even two to write the GED exams at age 17 or older with no pressure.

The flexibility of the GED Program allows all our students to cater for their own needs.

No prior grades are necessary to have completed, however we do feel you need to have a good grasp of English comprehension to cope with the work.

There is no age limit– so adults can do their GED® exams.

A South African ID with signature is essential to write exams. (Passport, drivers or learners with signature may be sufficient) A birth certificate is not enough to write exam.

Exams are hosted all year round and you can enroll at any time of year.

Study for one subject at a time and then write the exam.

The GED ® Academy is very flexible and suits most learners!

We have had students complete all their exams in just a few months and others take more than a year. So being self paced, the program is very flexible and can be adapted to suit your needs.

Please feel free to join our Facebook Page and Facebook Chat Group.

Yes you can as GED® is eligible for SAQA Foreign Qualification evaluation as an NQF level 4. Many of our students use their GED ® credential and  SAQA evaluation for their CVs to get job promotions.

Yes you can apply to study further at local colleges, tecnikons, local universities or study internationally with your GED. See link below to see where other students have recently been accepted with their GED. Studying further after GED link.

Many overseas universities accept the GED® for admission purposes and offer highly regarded degree programs. South African GED® graduates who wish to enroll for degree study have the option to consider overseas universities.  You can also use your GED to get a job overseas as it is internationally recognised.

Apply with your GED to SAQA for a certificate of valuation as a NQL4 in South Africa. This is useful for job applications or applying at a local tech or college.

Apply to do a Higher Certificate ( NQL5) * Only a SAQA certificate will be necessary for this) A Higher certificate may then qualify you for a complete exemption at USAf which may enable you to apply for degree studies provided you meet the entrance requirements of the faculty or university offering the degree (https://mb.usaf.ac.za/paragraph-17/)

( for more info on Higher Certificate option please email us)

Some students have been advised to do their NBTs first, and with their GED and NBTs have been able to apply straight away for a degree. Some universities will accept GED and NBTs and other universities will not consider a GED and NBTs for a degree, so please approach each university for their requirements first. Boston City Campus is now accepting students for degree studies dependent on your final GED score.

If you are 23 years of age or older you can automatically apply for a conditional exemption with your GED to USAf or the university directly. This is dependent on the subjects you need for the degree you are applying for. See link below:

Look forward to having you enroll on our academy!

Please send us any further queries and we will be happy to assist.