General Educational Development (GED)®
What is the GED®?
The GED® is a high school equivalency credential. All Idaho colleges and 97% of colleges and employers across the U.S. accept the GED®. If you are relocating to Idaho, GED® scores from tests taken in other states will transfer.
CSI is an official GED® testing site, but taking classes at CSI is not required for taking the GED test here. However, we do offer free Basic Skills classes to help you prepare.
About The GED® Test
The GED® consists of four separate timed tests:
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Reasoning through Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
Taking all four subject tests at one time is not recommended.
GED® exams are given in-person at the CSI Twin Falls and Burley campuses. Online testing may be possible. For details, see: Take the GED Test Online. GED® tests can be taken in English or Spanish.
Who Can Take the GED®
You can take GED® tests if you are:
- Age 16 years or older*
- Not enrolled in high school
- Legally in the U.S.
*If you are under 18, you must submit an Idaho Youth Waiver before you can test.
To Get Started with the GED® Process
Scheduling and paying for the practice or official GED® exams must be done directly through GED® by going toged.comor by calling 1-877-EXAM-GED (1-877-392-6433).
GED Ready® Practice Tests
GED® also offers practice tests. The practice test results will tell you if you are ready to take the official tests. GED Ready® tests are recommended but are only required if you choose the online GED® test option. The practice tests can be taken anywhere you have internet services.
Test Costs
Each official subject test costs $36, for a total of $144. Re-takes of a single subject are $10 each. Practice tests are usually $7.99 each. If you do not show up for a scheduled test appointment, you will still be charged for the test. Tests are scheduled at ged.com and can be paid for with a credit/debit card or voucher.
Additional Information
GED's Testing Accommodation for Disabilities Note: GED® test accommodations are different from CSI College & Career Readiness class accommodations. Visit Student Accessibility Services | College of Southern Idaho or 208.732.6260 for information.
Questions? Contact our office at 208-734-6534 for more information