This
program provides an alternative means for adults who have not completed
the unit requirements for a high school diploma to obtain a high school
credential. The General Educational Development (GED) test is nationally
recognized and covers competencies in reading, mathematics, science,
social studies and writing.
Adults
wanting to take the GED examination are encouraged to enroll in the GED
preparation program. The process for this begins with prospective
students taking the Locator Test. The fee for this test is $10
cash. This test is given 3 times a week at the Adult Education
Center. The results of this test allow us to place each student in
the correct group of classes for his abilities.
Teachers
will work with you on the skills needed to pass the test. When the
student and teacher decide the student is ready, a GED practice test is
given. Students who score high enough on the practice test to
indicate that they are ready for the official GED test will be given an
application for a testing date and information they need to file the
application with the GED Testing Office in Columbia.
Students who are less than 19 years of age must submit a form signed by
the principal of the last school they attended, giving their birth date
and their last date of school attendance. This form must accompany their
application to the GED testing office and can be picked up at the Adult
Education Center.
Adults who pass the GED examination will receive a state high school
equivalency diploma. This allows students to continue their education at
a college or technical school, provided they meet the entrance
requirements. These students are also eligible to participate in
our Adult/Community Education graduation exercise, held each year.
The fee
for GED Preparation is $40.00 for 6 months of classes. The $10.00
testing fee is deducted from this fee.
Click to
find the GED Class Schedule
2005 GED Examination
Dates for South Carolina
All test dates listed below are on
Saturday and begin promptly at 8:00 am.
Bring an official South Carolina ID and Social Security Card
Aiken
(Aiken Senior High School)
February 12
June 11
September 24
December 10 |
Georgetown
(Georgetown High School)
March 12
October 22 |
Allendale
(Allendale-Fairfax High School)
April 30
October 29 |
Greenville
(Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville)
January 8
February 5
March 5
April 23
May 21
June 11
July 16
August 13
September 10
October 1
November 12
December 10 |
Anderson
(Southwood Middle School)
January 29
May 7
July 23
October 15 |
Beaufort
(Technical College of the Lowcountry)
April 9
July 30
December 3 |
Greenwood
(Greenwood High School)
February 19
April 30
August 6
October 22 |
Bishopville
(Lee Central High School)
February 12
June 11
|
Laurens
(Laurens High School)
April 9
August 27 |
Camden
(Applied Technology Education Campus)
May 21
November 19 |
Manning
(F. E. DuBose Career Center)
February 19
July 23
December 10 |
Cheraw
(Robert Smalls Family Center)
March 19
July 9 |
North
Charleston
(Ft. Dorchester High School)
January 15
February 12
March 19
April 2
May 14
June 18
July 23
August 20
September 17
October 8
November 19
December 17 |
Chester
(Chester County School District Office)
January 22
April 16
July 16 |
Orangeburg
(O-C Technical College)
February 26
May 21
August 27
November 12 |
Columbia
(St. Andrews Middle School)
January 8
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 1
November 5
December 3 |
Rock
Hill
(Sullivan Middle School)
February 19
April 23
June 18
August 20
October 8
December 3 |
Conway
(Conway Education Center)
January 22
April 9
June 25
September 24
November 12 |
Seneca
(Seneca High School)
March 12
July 9
October 29 |
Darlington
(Darlington High School)
January 29
June 25
October 15 |
Spartanburg
(Whitlock Jr. High School)
January 22
February 26
April 16
June 4
August 6
September 17
October 22
December 17 |
Easley
(Easley High School)
April 16
November 19 |
Florence
(Poyner Adult Education Center)
January 15
March 12
May 14
July 30
September 24
November 5 |
Sumter
(Central Carolina Technical College)
January 29
April 30
July 16
October 29 |
Gaffney
(Limestone Learning Center)
March 19
June 25
August 27 |
Walterboro
(Colleton County High School)
February 26
October 15 |
Please
do not contact schools concerning tests.
Any questions should be directed to GED Testing. |
GED Testing Office
South Carolina Department of Education
402 Rutledge Building
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-8347
THE SPANISH EDITION OF THE GED EXAMINATION IS
AVAILABLE TO BE ADMINISTERED AT ANY LOCATION IF THERE ARE AT LEAST TEN
APPLICANTS. CONTACT THE GED OFFICE FOR DETAILS.
Click here
for the 2005 Monthly GED Examination Schedule
(Acrobat Reader Required)
