Testing and Assessment

GED-CBT - General Education Development-Computer Based Test

The General Education Development-Computer Based Test (GED-CBT) is a high school equivalency credential. The minimum age required to take the GED test in Florida is 18 years old. If you are under 18 years of age you must be granted a GED Testing Eligibility Exception Form by the local school board. During registration for the GED test on computer, you will receive an email with the Testing Eligibility Form and where you can submit the form for approval.

Test Subjects:

 Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)

  • Section 1 (35 minutes*) *The time allotted for sections 1 and 3 may vary slightly, but the total test time will always be 150 minutes.
  • Section 2 (45 minutes)
  • Student Break (10 minutes)
  • Section 3 (60 minutes*)

Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)

  • Part 1 (first 5 test questions) calculator not allowed
  • Part 2 (remaining 41 test questions) calculator allowed

Science (90 minutes)

Social Studies (90 minutes)

  • Section 1 (65 minutes)
  • Section 2 (25 minutes)

For more details about the test subjects please visit www.gedtestingservice.com and GED Test SubjectsTake a GED Practice Test Online for Free!

The GED test will have a passing score of 145 on each test part. Therefore, you will need to reach a score of at least 145 on each part and a total score of 580 across the four-part battery in order to receive your GED test credential. You may also earn an “Honors” score if you receive a score of 175 on a test part. Learn more about the GED Passing Scores.

Below Passing: 100 – 144

Passing Score: 145 – 164

College Ready Score: 165 - 174

Honors Passing Score: 175 – 200

For more information please contact the GED Testing Service at 1-877-EXAM-GED (877-392-6433) or visit the website at www.gedtestingservice.com. Additional information is also available at the Florida Department of Education website.

For tests proctored by Miami Dade College for external vendors, under certain circumstances, arrangements for auxiliary aids and modifications may be available to students. For these tests, auxiliary aids and modifications are subject solely to the testing vendors availability, policies and approval.

Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:

  1. Candidate sends documentation to test vendor.
  2. Test vendor evaluates the candidate's documentation.
  3. Test vendor determines the candidate's test accommodations.
  4. Test vendor informs candidate of accommodations and schedules test.

Test vendor informs Testing Center of candidate's accommodations and sends test materials for test day.

Students can re-take each subject a total of three times per year. There’s no wait period in Florida for students who don’t pass the test on their first attempt. Students can take the test again whenever they are ready, however, we encourage students to receive additional instruction in the classroom or try a practice test before re-testing. For more information, please visit https://ged.com/faqs/test-retakes/

Location Available Day and Time
Hialeah Testing
1220-01
By Online Appointments TBA
Homestead Testing
A114
By Online Appointments TBA
Kendall Testing
Building R, 5th Floor
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Medical Testing
1303
By Online Appointments TBA
MEEC Testing
1101
By Online Appointments TBA
North Testing
1160
By Online Appointments TBA
Padrón Testing
1103
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West Testing
2110
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Wolfson Testing
3104
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Note:  Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.

The following are resources for students to prepare for the GED-CBT:

GED Testing Service  

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Please visit the Testing Fees webpage for additional information and test specific fees.