GED Testing Centers
Nevada GED Test Programs
Ms. Mary Katherine MoenGED Administrator
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
Nevada Department of Education
700 East Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701-5096
(775) 687-9167 or 9104
Nevada GED Information
Nevada GED Information Questions & Answers
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Must I be a resident of Nevada to take the tests?
Yes. Certificates of High School Equivalency (proof of passing the GED) are only issued to
persons who reside in the State of Nevada or who are on active military duty and have
attended secondary school in Nevada. Nevadas residency policy for GED testing allows for
testing certain non-residents who live near the border of Nevada in adjacent states when a
testing site is not easily accessible to the non-resident.
Are there minimum age requirement to take the tests?
Yes.
1. The minimum age is 18, except in the following cases.
2. Applicants who are 17 years of age, but less than 18 years of age may register to
take the GED exam after presenting:
a) written permission signed by parent or legal guardian
b) verification of withdrawal from high school
c) resides in the school district
d) has not graduated from a high school
e) satisfies any other requirements prescribed by the board of trustees.
3. The board of trustees of a school district may, upon request and for good cause
shown, grant permission to take the tests of general educational development
prescribed by the state board to a person who:
a) is at least 16 years of age but less than 17 years of age
b) submits to the board of trustees written permission signed by his parent or
legal guardian
c) verification of withdrawal from high school
d) resides in the school district
e) has not graduated from a high school, and
f) satisfies any other requirements prescribed by the board of trustees.
Is it possible to take the tests in Spanish?
Yes. The Spanish version of the tests is offered at many of the sites in Nevada. Call your
local test site or the Adult Education Office (775-687-7294) to learn where the Spanish
version of the tests is offered. (Spanish and English scores may not be combined.)
1. If I take the tests in Spanish will that be indicated on my GED certificate?
No. However, it will be indicated on your GED transcript.
2. If I am a foreign language student taking the tests in English, may I use a translator?
No. If you feel your English skills are not sufficient, you may take the test in Spanish or
French. (As French is not widely spoken in Nevada, a test site will have to order the tests for
you to take them. It is advisable to contact them well in advance of your desired test date.)
3. Are there other versions of the tests available?
Yes. There are seven versions of the GED test (English, Spanish, French, Canadian, audio,
large print, and Braille). Not all sites will have all the versions. You will need special
permission to take the test in audio, large print, or Braille, so make those arrangements well in
advance of testing.
Do I need a Social Security Number to take the tests?
No.
May I take the GED tests if I am not a U.S. Citizen?
Yes. GED Testing Service guidelines stipulate that in order for a person to take the GED
tests, he or she must possess verification of identity and eligibility for testing.
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