GED

If you stopped education after your GCSEs and you plan to apply for a four-year Bachelor's programme immediately, universities may require you to sit the GED exam.

About the GED: The GED can be used to demonstrate high school equivalency (completion of secondary school).  It includes sections in Language Arts/Writing, Language Arts/Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Maths. Tests are taken in two parts (lasting approximately 7 hrs). Scores range from 200-800 on each of the five tests.

Registration: You can register online via the Prometric website three weeks before the testing date.

Fees: $411

Test Dates: On an appointment basis (generally offered four times a week)

Testing Sites: London, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Peterborough

Enquiries: See the Prometric website. Ring 0207 248 7311 or 0031 320 239 540.