GED

SAQA (the South African Qualifications Authority) has evaluated the GED® and found the South African National Senior Certificate as its closest comparable qualification. Read more at these links: SAQA and Universities South Africa and https://www.ged.org.za/.

It is growing in popularity among home educating families and many others at a phenomenal rate as it is much more affordable than most other private matric options. As there is also a part-time option, this means you can tailor-make an option to suit your budget.

The GED® credential can usually be achieved in much less time than a traditional matric – even a few months.

Candidates do not first have to pass grade 10 and grade 11 as with a traditional matric. The only requirement to write the GED® is that candidates must be age 17 or older and they must have a South African ID when they write their tests. Parents must sign consent for candidates under age 18.

Candidates can start studying for the GED® at any time of the year. No cut off dates for enrolling. They could potentially get their GED® in just a few months, maybe 6 months, its all up to them!

Candidates get to choose their own test dates. No cramming the night before an exam. They book their GED® tests online when they are ready and they write them at a local test centre on computer. There are 38 test centres around SA.

There are 4 subjects that are tested on the GED® and you must pass all 4 to earn your GED® credential.

1. Mathematical Reasoning
2. Reasoning Through Language Arts
3. Social Studies
4. Science