In Connecticut, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. The credential is called the Connecticut State High School 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 Connecticut GED testing centers.

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 Take the GED Test in Connecticut

1. Check Your Eligibility in Connecticut: Every state has its own GED test eligibility requirements. For Connecticut, 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 Connecticut study guide, attending local GED prep classes, or studying online. Find the method that works best for you.
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 GED 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, the State of Connecticut will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.

The Connecticut GED test is the same as in every other state since it is a national exam. 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?

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.

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

You must be 19 years old to take the GED test in Connecticut.

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

In Connecticut, you can take the GED test if you are 17 or 18 years old and meet specific requirements. Visit the GED website for more information.

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

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• In-person at a Testing Center: In Connecticut, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting any failed subject and may only retake a given subject three times per year.
• Online Testing: In Connecticut, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting any failed subject and may only retake a given subject three times per year.

Yes, in Connecticut, you can take the GED test either at an official testing center or online. For the GED, if you choose the online option, 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.

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

Yes, in Connecticut, 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.

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• In-person at a Testing Center: Yes, in Connecticut you can take all GED test subjects in one day, provided you find a testing center with available hours that can accommodate this.
• Online Testing: No, each subject must be scheduled separately, one at a time. After completing one online exam, you can schedule the next, depending on available appointment times.

GED: 145 minimum per subject

• GED Cost at a Test Center: Free.
• GED Cost Online: Free.

Note: Connecticut GED requires a $13 registration fee.

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• In-person at a Testing Center: Free.
• Online Testing: Free.

A passing score on the Connecticut 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 Connecticut GED transcript, you can request it through the Connecticut State Department of Education.