Bureau of Program Planning & Development,
Florida Department of Education - GED
325 W. Gaines Street
Turlington Building, Room 634
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-245-0990
DeSoto Annex - DOC
13617 SE HWY 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-494-3727
GED Test
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School District of DeSoto County
Family Services Center
310 W. Whidden Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-993-1333
View website
East Area Adult School
300 E. Bridgers Avenue
Auburndale, FL 33825
863-965-5475
Avon Park Cl - DOC
8100 HWY 64 East
Avon Park, FL 33825
863-863-8881
GED Test
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Avon Park Youth Academy - DOC
242 S. Bllvd.
Avon Park, FL 33825
863-452-3815
GED Test
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South Florida State College
Catherine Cornelius Student Services/CR Complex
600 W. College Drive, Blg B, Room 255
Avon Park, FL 33825
GED Test
863-784-7214
Dept of Adult & Community Education
ACE Testing
2625 State Road 715, West Tech Blg. 6
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-351-9464
Homes Cl - DOC
3142 Thomas Drive
Bonifay, FL 32425
850-54-8614
Manatee Technical Institute
Main Campus
6305 State Road 70 E.
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-751-7900
Hernando County Detention Center - DOC
16425 Spring Hill Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604
352-797-3456
GED Test
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Hernando County - DOC
919 N. Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
352-797-3427
GED Test
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Suncoast Technical Education Center
4057 California Street, Room #1-254
Brooksville, FL 34604
352-797-7091
Sumter Cl - DOC
9544 County Road 476 B
Bushnell, FL 33513
352-568-4633
Pensacola State College
440 E. Hecker Road
Century, FL 32535-2819
850-471-4622
College of Central Florida
Levy County Center
15390 NW HWY 19
Chiefland, FL 32626
352-658-4077
Pinellas County Jail - DOC
14400 49th Street N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-453-7358
GED Test
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Pinellas County Jail - DOC
South Division Room
14400 49th Street N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-453-7183
GED Test
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Pinellas Technical College
Clearwater Campus
6100 154th Avenue N., Blg 12
Clearwater, FL 33440
727-530-7167
Atlantic Technical College
4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
East Side of Campus, Blg 19, Room 279B
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
754-321-5147
Coleman Federal Correctional Institutes
846 N.E. 54th Terrace
Coleman, FL 33521
352-689-6246
Cross City Cl - DOC
568 NE 255th Street
Cross City, FL 32628
352-498-4741
McFatter Technical College & Technical HS
6500 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33317
754-321-5700
Daytona State College
Assessment Services
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd, Blg 100, Room 107
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-506-3899
GED Test
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Daytona State College - DOC
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-506-3067
GED Test
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Tomoka Cl - DOC
3950 Tiger Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
386-354-2638
GED Test
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Volusia City Schools - DOC
Fixed - G4S Daytona Resdient
1386 Indian Lake Bay Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
386-947-5990
Emerald Coast Technical College
761 N. 20th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-1241
GED Test
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NW Florida State College - DOC
908 US HWY 90 W.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-200-4112
GED Test
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NW Florida State College - NWFSC
Chautauqua Center
908 US HWY 90 W.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-200-4100
GED Test
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Walton Learning Center - DOC
286 Gene Hurley Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32724
850-520-4656
Daytona State College
1155 County Road 4139
Building 7, Room 117
Deland, FL 32724
386-785-2029
Dept. of Adult & Community Education
Delray Full Service
301 SW 14th Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-266-1205
GED Test
Daytona State College
Assessment Services
2351 Providence Blvd., Blg 1, Rm 206
Deltona, FL 32725
386-789-7307
Miami Dade College - West Campus
3800 NW 115th Avenue, Room 2110
Doral, FL 33178
305-237-8979
Franklin County Adult School
85 School Road
Eastpoint, FL 32328
850-670-2810 x4127
US Military NTC UMUC Elgin AFB DOD only
502 W. D Avenue, Blg 251
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
850-882-1321
Florida Homestead CI
19000 SW 377th Street
Florida City, FL 33034
305-242-1900
Atlantic Technical College
Arthur Ashe Campus
1701 NW 23rd Avenue, Bldg 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
754-322-2800
GED Test
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Broward City Schools - DOC
Fixed Broward Detention Center
222 NW 22nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
754-321-7586
GED Test
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Broward City Schools - DOC
Fixed Main Jail - BSO
555 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
754-323-9032
GED Test
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Broward County Schools - DOC
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
305-975-3883
Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Avenue, Bldg W, Room 108
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
772-462-7585
Alachua County Schools
620 East University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-955-7654
GED Test
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School Board of Alachua County
Traffic Safety Center
3501 NE 12th Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
352-955-7795
352-955-7035 DOC
Florida DOVE Vocational Academy
5270 Ezell Road
Graceville, FL 32440
850-263-7550
Florida - Rite of Passage
JoAnn Bridges Academy
950 SW Greenville Hill's Road
Greenville, FL 32332
850-948-2230
G4S - Hastings Comp Mental Health Facility
765 East Street Johns Avenue
Hastings, FL 32145
904-347-2162
Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus
1780 W 49th Street, Room 1220
Hialeah, FL 33012
305-237-8791
Sheridan Technical College
5400 Sheridan Street, Bldg 1, Room 139A
Hollywood, FL 33021
754-321-5577
Miami Dade College - Homestead Campus
500 College Terrace, Room A114
Homestead, FL 33030
305-237-5198
Florida Juvenile Unit for Specialized Treatment
29841 SW Liberty Wildernass Camp Rd.
Hosford, FL 32334
850-379-8344
Immokalee Technical College
508 N 9th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
239-377-9900
Florida Martin Correctional Institute - DOC
1150 SW Allapattah Road
Indiantown, FL 34956
850-717-3152
Withlacoochee Technical Institute
1201 W Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450
352-726-2430
Community Transition Center - FL DOC
451 Catherine Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-603-5706
GED Test
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
Downtown Campus Assessment Center
101 West State Street, Room A1020
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-633-8321
GED Test
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
4501 Capper Road, Bldg; E, Room 223
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-713-6014
GED Test
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
5640 POW-MIA Memorial Parkway,
Cecil Center A112X
Jacksonville, FL 32221
904-779-4128
GED Test
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Florida State College at Jacksonville -
Kent Campus
3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Bldg. A102
Jacksonville, FL 32205
904-381-3754
GED Test
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Florida State College at Jacksonville -
Deerwood Campus
9911 Old Baymeadows Road, Student Success, Suite D2400
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-997-2629
GED Test
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Florida State College at Jacksonville -
South Campus
11901 Beach Blvd., Bldg. U131
Jacksonville, FL 32246
904-646-2263
GED Test
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John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility - FL DOC
500 E. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-603-5706
GED Test
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Montgomery Correctional Center - FL DOC
4727 Lannie Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-766-5078
GED Test
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Pearson VUE Test Center
8380 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-636-6112
GED Test
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US Military NTC FL ST Colg NS
Jacksonville-DoDonly
Yorktown Avenue NAS Jacksonville,
Bldg. 110, Room 16
Jacksonville FL 32212
904-771-3979
Hamilton CI - FL DOC
10650 SW 46th Street
Jasper, FL 32052
386-792-5877
Florida Keys Community College
5901 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
305-809-3185
Adult Learning Center Osceola - DOC
2320 New Beginnings Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744
407-343-7304
GED Test
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School Board of Osceola County - DOC
Juvenile Corrections Facility
2330 New Beginnings Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744
407-343-7304
GED Test
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School Board of Osceola County Adult Learning C.O.
2330 New Beginnings Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744
407-518-8140
Columbia CI - FL DOC
216 SE Corrections Way
Lake City, FL 32025
386-292-7019
GED Test
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Columbia County School District
409 SW Saint Johns Street
Lake City, FL 32025
386-755-8190
GED Test
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Florida Gateway College
149 S.E. College Place, Bldg. 17, Room 001
Lake City, FL 32025
386-754-4378
GED Test
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Lake City Correctional Facility - FL DOC
7906 E. HWY 90
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-3379
Marion CI - FL DOC
3269 NW 105th Street
Lowell, FL 32663
352-368-8442
Baker County School District Career & Adult Ed
212 South Blvd. East
Macclenny, FL 32063
904-259-0403
GED Test
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Baker County School District Career & Adult Ed - DOC
418 S. 8th Street
Macclenny, FL 32063
904-259-0406
CareerSource North Florida
705 E. Base Street
Madison, FL 32340
850-973-2672
Jackson County School Board
4294 Liddon Street, Bldg. 4
Marianna, FL 32446
850-718-0547
GED Test
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Jackson County School Board - FL DOC
4294 Liddon Street, Bldg. 4
Marianna, FL 32446
850-482-9617 x223
GED Test
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Marianna FBOP
3625 FCI Road
Marianna, FL 32446
FCI - 850-526-7044
FPC - 850-526-2313 x7047
US Military NTC FL ST College
NW Mayport DoD only
Naval Station Mayport
460 Massey Avenue, Bldg. 460
Mayport, FL 32228
904-249-7311
AMIkids Space Coast, Inc. - FL DOC
1000 Inspiration Lane
Melbourne, FL 33194
321-752-3200
Everglades Re-Entry Center - DOC
1599 SW 187th Avenue
Miami, FL 33194
305-480-4233
GED Test
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
750 NW 20th Street
Miami, FL 33127
305-324-6070 x7081
GED Test
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Miami FBOP - FCI
15801 SW 137th Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
305-259-2193
GED Test
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Miami FBOP - FDC
33 NE 4th Street
Miami, FL 33132
305-982-1311
GED Test
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Miami Dade College -
Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104th Street, Bldg. R, Suite 513
Miami, FL 33176
305-237-0892
GED Test
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Miami Dade College -
Medical Campus
950 NW 20th Street
Miami, FL 33127
305-237-4233
GED Test
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Mami Dade College -
North Campus
11380 NW 27th Avenue, Bldg. 1, Room 1160
Miami, FL 33167
305-237-1015
GED Test
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Mami Dade College -
Wolfson Campus
245 NE 4th Street, Bldg. 3, Room 3104
Miami, FL 33132
305-237-3011
GED Test
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Mami Dade College -
InterAmerican Campus
245 NE 4th Street, Room 1306
Miami, FL 33135
305-237-6041
GED Test
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Mami Dade County PS - DOC
Metro West
13850 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178
786-263-6075
GED Test
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Robert Morgan Educational Center
18180 SW 122nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
305-253-9920
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College
5780 Northwest 158th Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-557-1100
Blackwater River Corrections - FL GEO DOC
5914 Jeff Ates Road
Milton, FL 32583
850-983-4150
GED Test
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Santa Rosa Adult School
5332 Berryhill Road
Milton, FL 32570
850-983-5710
GED Test
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Santa Rosa Adult School - DOC
5850 E. Milton Road
Milton, FL 32583
850-983-5710
GED Test
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Santa Rosa Adult School - DOC
CI Annex
5850 E. Milton Road
Milton, FL 32583
850-983-5800
Jefferson County School Board
14490 W. Washington Street
Monticello, FL 32344
850-342-0526
Moore Haven Correctional Facility - FL GEO DOC
1990 E. State Road 78 NW
Moore Haven, FL 33471
863-946-2420
Collier County Public School -
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
3702 Estey Avenue
Naples, FL 34104
239-377-0999
GED Test
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Collier County Schools - DOC
Mobile-Collier County Jail
3319 Tamiami Trail E.
Naples, FL 34112
239-377-0777
Marchman Technical Education Center - MTEC
7825 Campus Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34653
727-774-1700
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Pasco-Hernando State College
10230 Ridge Road, Career & Testing Services, B221
New Port Richey, FL 32654
727-816-3381
Northwest Florida State College
100 College Blvd, Bldg. 410, Room 129
Niceville, FL 35278
850-729-6499
College of Central Florida
3001 SW College Road
Ocala, FL 34474
352-237-2111
GED Test
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Lowell CI - FL DOC
11120 NW Gainesville Road
Ocala, FL 34482
352-690-8900
GED Test
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Marion County Schools - DOC
Mobile-Marion Juvenile
10424 NW Gainesville Road
Ocala, FL 34482
352-368-3551
GED Test
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Marion Technical College
1014 SW 7th Road
Ocala, FL 34471
352-671-4134
Okeechobee County School Board
700 SW 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
863-462-5000
GED Test
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Okeechobee Girls Academy - G4S - DOC
1117 NE 39th Blvd.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-824-6114
GED Test
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Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House - G4S - DOC
7202 HWY 441 N.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-357-0047
GED Test
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Okeechobee Juvenile Offender Correctional Center- G4S - DOC
5050 NE 168th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-357-9922
GED Test
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Okeechobee Youth Development Center OYDC - FL DOC
7202 HWY 441 N.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-763-4264
Adult & Community Educatoin Center
2306 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
904-336-4450
Sago Palm Work Camp - DOC
500 Bay Bottom Road
Pahokee, FL 33476
561-285-6361
St. Johns River State College
5001 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
386-312-4228
Dept of Adult & Community Education -
ACT Testing
3950 RCA Blvd., Suite 5002
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-649-6870
Flagler Technical Institute
5400 E. HWY 100
Palm Coast, FL 32164
386-447-4345
Palmetto Youth Academy - DOC G4S
14494 Harlee Road
Palmetto,FL 34221
941-722-3700
Tom P. Haney Technical Center
3016 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
850-767-5508
GED Test
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Tom P. Haney Technical Center - DOC
Bay City Jay
3016 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
850-767-5518
Sheridan Technical College West Campus
20251 Stirling Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 3332
754-321-3910
Escambia County Corrections Detention Division - DOC
2935 North L Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-436-9411
GED Test
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George Stone Technical Center
2400 Longleaf Drive
Pensacola, FL 32526
850-941-6200
GED Test
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Pensacola FBOP FPC
110 Raby Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32509
202-305-3802
GED Test
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Pensacola State College
Student Services Building - Testing
1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 6
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
850-484-2146
GED Test
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US Military NTC Coastline College
Pensacola - DoD only
250 Chambers Avenue, Bldg. 634, Suite 023
Pnesacola, FL 32508
850-408-0047
Perason Professional Centers
Royal Palm at Southpoint
1000 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 260
Plantation, FL 33324
954-370-9964
Polk CI - DOC
10800 Evans Road
Poik City, FL 33868
863-984-2273
Broward County Schools - DOC
Joseph Conte - BSO
1351 NW 27ith Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-831-6816
GED Test
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Broward County Schools - DOC
North Broward Corrections
1550 Blount Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-556-0661
GED Test
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Broward County Schools - DOC
Paul Rein Corrections - BSO
2421 NW 16th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-831-0281
GED Test
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Broward County Schools - DOC
Pompano Substance Abuse
3090 N. Powerline Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
754-321-7586
Charlotte Technical Center
18150 Murdock Circle, Blgd. A, Lobby Desk check-in
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
941-255-7500
Gulf County ADult School
2853 Long Avenue
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
850-227-1744
Baker CI - DOC
20706 US HWY 90 W
Sanderson, FL 32087
386-719-6068
Seminole County Sheriff's Office - DOC
211 Bush Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
407-665-1200
GED Test
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Seminole State College
Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
100 Weldon Blvd., Bldg. A, Room 176
Sanford, FL 32773
407-708-2127
GED Test
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Seminole State College - DOC
County Juvenile
200 Bush Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
407-665-4170
GED Test
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Seminole State College of Florida
Student Center Building
100 Weldon Blvd., Room SC239
Sanford, FL 32773
407-708-2403
View website
GED Test
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Seminole State College of Florida - DOC
Eugene G
100 Weldon Blvd., Room 107A
Sanford, FL 32773
407-708-2403
South Florida State College - DOC
Highlands City
338 Orange Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870
863-402-7200
Appalachee CI - DOC
35 Apalachee Drive
Sneads, FL 32460
850-593-9564
South Bay Correctional Facility - DOC GEO
600 US HWY 27 South
South Bay, FL 33493
561-992-9505
Pinellas Technical College
901 34th Street S
St Petersburg, FL 33711-2209
727-592-2036
Sumter County Adult Community Education Center - DOC
1425 CR 526A
Sumterville, FL 35585
352-793-5719
Adult & Community Education - DOC
526 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-717-2020
GED Test
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Jefferson CI - DOC
501 S. Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-717-3152
GED Test
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Leon County Schools
Adult & Community Education
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-717-2020
GED Test
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Tallahassee - FBOP FCI
501 Capital Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-878-2173
GED Test
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TCC Test Center
444 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895
850-201-8264
Lake County Detention Center
551 W. Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
352-742-4054
Lancaster CI
3449 SW State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
352-463-4100
Hardee County School Board
Adult Education Center
901 West Main Street
Wauchula, FL 33873
863-773-3173
School Board of Palm Beach City - DOC
9680 Process Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-868-5391
Gulf CI - DOC
500 Ike Steele Road
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
850-639-1482
AMIkids YES - DOC
4337 Saffold Road
Wimauma, FL 33598
813-671-5213
Orange County Public Schools
Westside Tech
955 E. Story Road, Building 4, Room 64
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-905-2018
Florida State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You do not have to be a resident of Florida.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years of age. If you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from you local School Board.
- Cost: $32 (per subject); $128 (all subjects)
- Passing score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through GED test’s accommodations page.
- The State of Florida will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate, after you pass the test.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Florida.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only at-home online study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. Watch this short video about GED Academy to find out why. Over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED credential. It's fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone too.
The Florida GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
If you're like many Americans, 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.
Take the steps one at a time.
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Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own GED test eligibility requirements. You can find Florida's requirements here.
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Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own with a GED Florida study guide, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
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Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
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Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
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Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
After you pass the test, the State of Florida will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but generally you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online GED practice test. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
The GED test in Florida is $32 per subject, or $128 for the full test.
In Florida, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
A passing score on the Florida GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete the test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Florida GED test can be taken at an official Florida GED testing center or online*. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Florida testing centers.
*Online Proctored GED test notifcaition update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely. You can plan on having this option available to you after September 1st, 2021. A few more facts regarding the OP GED test option:
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The price will increase by $6 per subject in most states. Click here to see the current price.
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Students who schedule a test before September 1st, 2021 will pay the current OP price, no matter when the test is delivered.
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Vouchers you have already purchased will continue to be valid for use with OP tests through December 1st, 2021. The vouchers will cover 100% of the cost for OP or in-person testing if used before Dec. 1st.
For more information, please click here.
You do not have to be a resident of Florida to take the test in Florida.
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 and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in 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.
Find the closest Florida GED testing center on the list here.
How old do I have to be to take the Florida GED?
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
How do I get an age waiver?
If you are under 18 and require an age waiver, you can request it from your local school board. You’ll need to receive permission from the school board in order to take the GED test. To find out which school representative to contact, click here.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Florida GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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The Florida GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
If you're like many Americans, 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.
Take the steps one at a time.
- Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own GED test eligibility requirements. You can find Florida's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own with a GED Florida study guide, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
- Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
- Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
- Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
After you pass the test, the State of Florida will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but generally you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online GED practice test. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
The GED test in Florida is $32 per subject, or $128 for the full test.
In Florida, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
A passing score on the Florida GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete the test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Florida GED test can be taken at an official Florida GED testing center or online*. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Florida testing centers.
*Online Proctored GED test notifcaition update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely. You can plan on having this option available to you after September 1st, 2021. A few more facts regarding the OP GED test option:
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The price will increase by $6 per subject in most states. Click here to see the current price.
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Students who schedule a test before September 1st, 2021 will pay the current OP price, no matter when the test is delivered.
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Vouchers you have already purchased will continue to be valid for use with OP tests through December 1st, 2021. The vouchers will cover 100% of the cost for OP or in-person testing if used before Dec. 1st.
For more information, please click here.
You do not have to be a resident of Florida to take the test in Florida.
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 and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in 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.
Find the closest Florida GED testing center on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you are under 18 and require an age waiver, you can request it from your local school board. You’ll need to receive permission from the school board in order to take the GED test. To find out which school representative to contact, click here.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Florida GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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