The General Educational Development (GED®) test is an internationally recognised qualification that proves you have the knowledge and skills equivalent to a high school graduate — in South Africa, that means Grade 12 / Matric level.

Created in 1942 to help World War II veterans re-enter civilian life, the GED® has since been taken by over 40 million people worldwide and is accepted by virtually every employer, college, and university in the United States — and increasingly across the globe.

In South Africa, the GED® is evaluated by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) and recognised at NQF Level 4 — making it a powerful alternative to Matric for those who did not complete traditional schooling.

It covers four subjects: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts (English), Science, and Social Studies. You write each exam separately, at your own pace, at an authorised testing centre.