Free GED Guides for South Africans

Plain-English guides to the GED in South Africa: cost, registration, recognition, pass mark, each test and how to study.

What is the GED? A plain guide for South Africans: What the GED is, who it is for, the four subject tests, the pass mark and how it works in South Africa, explained in plain English.
GED vs matric: what is the difference?: How the GED compares with the South African matric (National Senior Certificate): subjects, time, cost, recognition and university entrance.
Is the GED accepted by South African universities?: The honest position on GED recognition in South Africa: the USAf exemption rule after 2019, the SAQA evaluation at NQF Level 4, private institutions and study routes.
How much does the GED cost in South Africa?: The official GED test fee in South Africa, what else to budget for (GED Ready, preparation, retakes) and how to keep the total cost down.
How to register for the GED in South Africa: Step-by-step: who may write, the ID you need, the GED Ready requirement, booking a test centre on GED.com and the retake rules in South Africa.
GED passing score: how the GED is marked: The GED pass mark, the score scale from 100 to 200, what the higher score levels mean, and the retake rules in South Africa.
GED Ready: the official practice test you must pass first: What GED Ready is, why South African candidates must score 145 on it before booking, how it differs from other practice tests and how to prepare for it.
GED test subjects and format: what to expect: The four GED tests at a glance: time allowed, topics, question types, calculator rules and breaks for Maths, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies.
Online GED classes in South Africa: how to choose: How online GED classes and programmes work in South Africa, what to look for in a provider, and how GED Learning Hub's self-paced courses are set up.
How long does it take to get a GED?: Realistic GED timelines for different starting points, how many hours each subject takes, and how to work out your own finish date.
A 12-week GED study plan you can actually follow: A free week-by-week GED study plan for one subject, with a weekly routine, what to do each week, and how to adapt it for work and family.
GED Maths test: what is on it and how to prepare: What the GED Mathematical Reasoning test covers, how the calculator and formula sheet work, the most common mistakes and the best order to study in.
GED Language Arts and the essay: a complete guide: What the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test covers, how the 45-minute extended response essay is marked, and a simple plan for writing it.
GED Science test: what is on it and how to prepare: What the GED Science test covers, why it is mostly a reading and reasoning test, the three content areas and how to prepare without memorising a textbook.
GED Social Studies test: a guide for South Africans: What the GED Social Studies test covers, how much American history and government you need to know, and how South African students can prepare.
No matric? The GED and other options for adults: Options for South African adults who did not finish matric: the GED, the Amended Senior Certificate and other routes, with honest pros and cons.
The GED for homeschoolers in South Africa: What homeschooling families in South Africa should know about the GED: the age rule, the university exemption position, and when it does and does not fit.

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