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GED
You must be a current Learning Lab student OR attend an Information Session to enroll. Classes begin May 12, 2008. For more information call 703-533-5466 or 703-660-2007 or 703-503-6441.

Adult High School
Completion Graduate

Free Practice GED Test

Two Free Ways to Prepare

GED Testing

GED en Español

GED Courses


Free Practice GED Test
Free, free, free! Check your skills by taking the four-hour pretest to see if you can pass the GED® Test. A staff member will advise you of the results and will recommend any needed preparation. 1 session @ 6 hrs. Advance registration is required. It's easy and convenient! Call 703-658-1201 to register (reference HS07310).

Location
Room
Day
Time
Begin
Section
Bryant Center
Cafeteria
Tu
8:00 am
5/6
0016
Bryant Center
Cafeteria
Th
4:30 PM 
5/8
0017
Falls Church SkillSource Center
TBD
F
8:00 am
5/9
0018
Herndon HS
237
W
4:30 pm
4/30
0014
Woodson HS
T113
Tu
4:30 pm
4/29
0013
Woodson HS
V10
Sa
8:00 am
5/3
0015

Two Free Ways to Prepare
Prepare for high school completion anytime; no need to arrange transportation or childcare. Call 1-877-376-9433 for more information.

Streaming Videos
If you live in Virginia, you can access 39 online instructional programs covering the subjects and skills needed to pass the GED test. Visit GED Connection Online and sign up today.

On Demand
Free to Virginians who subscribe to On Demand cable service.

For Comcast customers
1. Choose the Get Local folder from the ON DEMAND menu.
2. Choose GED Connection.

For Cox digital cable subscribers
1. Go to Channel 1 ON DEMAND and choose Free Zone
2. Select Education from the list of options.
3. Choose GED.


GED Testing

GED Pre-Test
Course: HS07307
(5 hours total)
Check your skills by taking the four-hour pretest to see if you can pass the GED Test. A staff member will advise you of the results and will recommend any needed preparation. Advance registration required.
Tuition:
$25
Total Cost:
$25
Location
Room
Day
Time
Begin
Section
Bryant Center
CAF
Tu
4:30 pm
6/3
0006
Pimmit Hills Ctr
SRCT
Tu
4:30 pm
7/8
0007
Bryant Center
CAF
Tu 
4:30 pm
8/5
0008

GED Test (Friday Night and All Day Saturday)
Course: HS07308
(11 hours total)
IMPORTANT: The GED Test is divided into two sessions. The GED test lasts eight hours and covers five areas: Language Arts—Writing; Language Arts—Reading; Math; Science; and Social Studies. To take the complete test, you must attend both sessions. Must be at least 18 years old and legally withdrawn from school. Limited spaces available so register as soon as possible. No mail-in registrations accepted. Register in person and bring an official, government issued picture ID such as a driver’s license and a social security card. No refunds after the date of the test. Call 703-503-6442 for more information.

User Fee:
$10
Tuition:
$35
Total Cost:
$45
Location
Room
Day
Time
Begin
Section
Woodson HS T113 
5:00 pm
5/30
0005
Sa
7:30 am
5/31
Woodson HS T113 
5:00 pm
6/27
0006
Sa
7:30 am
6/28
Woodson HS T113 
5:00 pm
7/25
0007
Sa
7:30 am
7/26
Woodson HS   T113
5:00 pm
8/22
0004
Sa
7:30 am
8/23

GED Test (2 Day Sessions)
Course: HS07311
(11 hours total)
The GED Test is divided into two sessions. See course HS07308 for description. To take the complete GED Test, you must attend both sessions. Call 703-503-6442 for more information.

User Fee:
$10
Tuition:
$35
Total Cost:
$45
Location
Room
Day
Time
Begin
Section
South County Job Source Center
220
Tu
9:00 am
5/13
0005
W
5/14


GED en Español

GED en Español (Centro de Enseñanza)
(52 hours total)
Esta es una clase para mejorar sus destrezas en las cinco materias necesarias para pasar el examen del GED. Personas interesadas deben de ir a la clase #141 y serán examinadas durante el primer día de clase. Se necesita pre-registrar por teléfono, por computadora, o en persona. 13 sesiones @ 4 horas.

Text: GED Completo
Text Cost:
$31
Tuition:
$52
Total Cost:
$76
Location
Room
Day
Time
Dates
Section
Instructor
ACE Learning Lab
414
F
6:00 pm
5/9 - 8/8
0201
Berrick
Marshall HS
107
Sa
9:00 am
5/10 - 8/2
0202
Berrick


El Examen del GED en Español
Course: HS07312
(11 hours total)
El examen del GED tiene una orientación obligatoria el viernes antes del examen. La orientación empieza a las cinco de la tarde. El examen dura ocho horas e incluye cinco tópicos: escritura, lectura, estudios sociales, ciencias, y matemáticas. Hay un sexto examen opcional que se puede tomar en inglés. Este examen puede durar unas dos horas más. Se necesita tener 18 años de edad, ser residente del Condado de Fairfax, y no estar inscrito en una escuela pública. También necesita pre-registrar lo más pronto posible pero al menos una semana antes de la prueba. Lleve identificación oficial que contenga una foto, tal como la licencia de conducir. No se puede mandar la registración por correo.

User Fee:
$10
Tuition:
$35
Total Cost:
$45
Location
Room
Day
Time
Begin
Section
Instructor
Woodson HS T113 
F and Sa
5:00 pm
7:30 am
4/25
4/26
0004
Staff 
Woodson HS T113 
F and Sa
5:00 pm
7:30 am
8/22
8/23
0008
Staff 


GED Courses

GED Preparation 401
(60 hours total)
Intermediate-level course to prepare adults for the GED Preparation 501 course. Study in the content areas of the GED Test: Language Arts - Reading, Language Arts - Writing (includes an essay), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Practice in the test-taking skills necessary for success on the GED Test. Students will be expected to take GED Preparation 501 after successful completion of GED Preparation 401. 24 sessions @ 2.5 hrs each.

Tuition: $52
Text: $20
Total Cost: $72

 

GED Preparation 501
(60 hours total)
Advanced-level course to prepare adults to take the GED Test. Intensive study in the five content areas of the GED Test: Language Arts - Reading, Language Arts - Writing (includes an essay), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Intensive practice in the test-taking skills required for success on the GED Test. 24 sessions @ 2.5 hrs each.

Tuition: $52
Text: $20
Total Cost: $72

 


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