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NEISD GED Testing Center

 

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

 

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, Interpreting Literature and the Arts. Adaptations to testing conditions are permitted for adults with disabilities.

 

The 2002 GED Testing Series will be replaced beginning January 2, 2014. Incomplete or insufficient GED scores from the 2002 series will no longer be valid after December 31, 2013. We encourage you to complete your preparation and testing as soon as possible.
Important:

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

 

GED TESTING DATES
January 12, 2013
February 2, 2013
March 2, 2013
April 6, 2013
May 4, 2013
June 1, 2013
July 13, 2013
August 3, 2013
September 7, 2013
October 5, 2013
November 2, 2013
December 7, 2013

First Time Testers:

You must bring the following with you to register:

  • Current Texas Picture ID , Texas Drivers License, Military ID, Passport 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 $15 for each of the five tests (Total $110)
  • $18 for each re-test; No show fee $25
  • Complete the official GED Registration packet (allow 45 minutes for completion).

On Testing Day you will be required to:

  • Show current Texas Picture ID , Texas Drivers License, Military ID, Passport or other government issued picture ID.
  • Show pink copy of GED registration

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

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 - 8:00 a.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:

  • Register at the North East Community Learning Center- 8750 Tesoro Dr.
  • Show current Texas Picture ID , Texas Drivers License, Military ID, Passport or other government issued picture ID.
  • Pay $18 for each test you retake; No show fee $25
  • Present Official TEA GED Score Notification Letter

GED staff:

Mary Kay Alvarez -Community Education Training Specialist
(210) 407-0162
malvar26@neisd.net

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Becky Gossen - Adult & Community Education Executive Director
(210) 407-0146
rgosse@neisd.net

North East Adult Education
8750 Tesoro Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78217
(210)407-0140