If you're like many, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.

Steps to Get the GED Test in Puerto Rico

1. Check Your Eligibility in Puerto Rico: Every country has its own GED test eligibility requirements. For Puerto Rico, you can find the list of requirements at the top of this page.
2. Study for the Test: Preparing for the GED test is key to success. Choose from various study options, including using a GED Puerto Rico study guide, attending local GED prep classes, or studying online.
3. Practice the Material: Create a quiet and focused study environment. Use GED study guides or online classes to help structure your learning.
4. Take GED Practice Tests: Practice tests are a great way to track your progress and identify areas for improvement. If you choose to take the test online, you're required to take the GED Ready® practice test and achieve a "green" score within the last 60 days before scheduling the official online exam.
5. Register for the Test: When you're ready, schedule your test online through the GED Testing Service.
6. Take the Test: On test day, bring a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. Personal items are not allowed in the testing area.
7. Get Your Transcript and Diploma: After passing the GED test, Puerto Rico will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.

The Puerto Rico GED test is the same as in every other country. While it may seem challenging, preparation is key, and online classes can help you get ready. For more on how hard the GED test is, read our article How Hard Is the GED in 2025?

In Puerto Rico, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. The credential is called the High School Equivalency Diploma. A GED certificate is accepted by most employers and 98% of colleges, making it a widely recognized and respected credential.

Here is a list of Puerto Rico GED testing centers.

Yes, in fact, GED Academy is fully aligned with GED test standards and recognized by the GED Testing Service. That’s why over 4.5 million people have used these programs to earn their credentials. It's fast, easy, and affordable.

The GED Testing Service offers an official GED practice test for $7.99 per subject. Additionally, you can take a free GED practice test through Essential Education, with the option to focus on one or multiple subjects.

A passing score on the Puerto Rico GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your results in your MyGED account after you have completed the test.

To get a copy of your Puerto Rico GED transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service.

Yes, you must be a resident of Puerto Rico to take the GED test.

You must be 18 years old to take the GED test in Puerto Rico.

In Puerto Rico, you can take the GED test if you are 16 or 17 years old and meet specific requirements. Visit the GED website for more information.

You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website.

• GED Cost at a Test Center: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects
• GED Cost Online: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects

If you need to retake a subtest, discounted retake fees may apply. Contact your testing center for more information.

The Puerto Rico GED tests you on Language Arts (Reading and Writing), Math, Science, and Social Studies.

GED: 145 minimum per subject

Yes, in Puerto Rico, you can take the GED test either at an official testing center or online.

Use our list of authorized testing centers in Puerto Rico to find a location near you.

Yes, in Puerto Rico you can take all GED test subjects in one day, as long as the testing center has the availability to accommodate your schedule.

Yes, in Puerto Rico, you can test in English or Spanish and you can combine tests from different languages to earn your credential.

For Spanish speakers, GED Academy provides mobile-friendly, online courses designed to fully align with test standards. These programs cover all test subjects with engaging, expert-designed lessons, helping you confidently prepare to take the exam in English or Spanish.

In Puerto Rico, you can retake a subject if you do not pass. Contact your testing center for more information.

What you should know:

• You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
• You don’t have to memorize formulas. You will be given a formula sheet in the test center and on the screen during the test.
• Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
• GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.