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GED Information Sheet
Tennessee
A Guide to Obtaining Your GED
GED - What is it?
The GED, or General Educational Development test, provides adults who did not complete a formal high
school program the opportunity to certify their attainment of high school-level academic knowledge and
skills. The GED Test is comprised of five content area assessments:
• Language Arts, Reading
• Language Arts, Writing
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
Get Your GED in 4 Easy Steps!
1. Meet the requirements. You must be 18 years old and have not received a high school diploma or
high school equivilency certificate.
If you are 17, to take the GED, you must:
• Present the GED Test Examiner an age waiver signed by the superintendent of the school
system in which you reside
• Not be enrolled in high school
• Must be currently enrolled in a state approved GED Option Program
2. Enroll in a GED prep course. Although it is not required, a prep course will give you the knowledge
and skills necessary to take the GED exam. Free GED preparatory classes are available throughout
the state of Tennessee. For further information, contact:
The Office of Adult Education at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development
GED Office: 1-800-531-1515.
3. Register to take the GED exam. Contact the TN GED Test Administrator for the most current
information on specific registration, and test dates: 901-475-2526, or visit:
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
11th Floor, Davy Crockett Tower
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37245
(615) 741-7054 | (800) 531-1515
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GED Information Sheet
Tennessee
Get Your GED in 4 Easy Steps!
Let the testing center know if you have a physical or learning disability and need special assistance.
You will need to present documentation of your disability before you take the exam. If English is not
your first language, you can request to take the exam in Spanish, French, or Braille.
You must register for the GED exam in person. You will need to bring the following items:
• Driver's License/State ID
• Eligibility for Enrollment in Adult Education Program
• Proof of GED Pre-test
• $55 in cash or GED test voucher
4. Pass the exam. The GED is a long series of tests lasting 7 hours and 35 minutes. Each test is
timed. If you fail one or more of the tests, only the failed tests have to be re-taken.
To pass the GED, you must earn a minimum total standard score of 2250 on all 5 tests and a
minimum standard score of 410 in each subject area.
An individual may test three times during any one contract year; retests are $11.00 per test.
Additional Resources:
For sample GED Test Questions & Answers, please visit: www.gedtest.org.
The GED® Connection Video Series: This series consists of 39 half-hour programs designed to help
learners prepare for the GED exam. The series covers the five subject areas and provides guidance
for taking the GED® test. For more information and to access the free online lessons, visit the PBS
Literacy Link website: http://litlink.ket.org/wesged.aspl.
TN Adult Education Website: http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/AE/
List of free testing materials and local resources: http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/AE/gednow.htm
List of Adult Education Programs: http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/AE/aeprgstw.htm
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