Virgin Islands GED Requirements
- Resident: You must be a resident of the Virgin Islands.
- Age: In the Virgin Islands, you must be 18 years old to take the GED. If you are 17, you must meet specific requirements.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Online Testing: Yes, you can take the GED online in the Virgin Islands.
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Cost:
- GED Cost at a Test Center: $46 per subject or $184 for all subjects.
- GED Cost Online: $46 per subject or $184 for all subjects.
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Score:
- GED: A minimum score of 145 is required on each subject to pass.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website.
- Diploma: After passing the GED test, the Virgin Islands will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
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Below you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about how to obtain your GED in the Virgin Islands.
In the Virgin Islands, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test. The credential is called the 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 Virgin Islands 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 Get the GED Test in the Virgin Islands
- Check Your Eligibility in the Virgin Islands: Every country has its own GED test eligibility requirements. For the Virgin Islands, you can find the list of requirements at the top of this page.
- Study for the Test: Preparing for the GED test is key to success. Choose from various study options, including using a GED Virgin Islands study guide, attending local GED prep classes, or studying online.
- Practice the Material: Create a quiet and focused study environment. Use GED study guides or online classes to help structure your learning.
- 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.
- Register for the Test: When you're ready, schedule your test online through the GED Testing Service.
- Take the Test: On test day, bring a valid, non-expired, government-issued photo ID. Personal items are not allowed in the testing area.
- Get Your Transcript and Diploma: After passing the GED test, the Virgin Islands will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
The Virgin Islands 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?
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 Virgin Islands 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 Virgin Islands GED transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service.
Yes, you must be a resident of the Virgin Islands to take the GED test.
You must be 18 years old to take the GED test in the Virgin Islands.
You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website.
In the Virgin Islands, you can take the GED test if you are 17 years old and provide additional documentation.
- GED Cost at a Test Center: $46 per subject or $184 for all subjects.
- GED Cost Online: $46 per subject or $184 for all subjects.
- In-person at a Testing Center: GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee, but there is a $10 test center fee. You will receive one discounted retake for every GED test subject you purchase but don’t pass. You have 365 days after your full-price test to use this discounted retake. This retake offer (1 full price:1 discount) repeats until you pass the test.
- Online Testing: The Online Proctored Exam costs $46 for a retake in the Virgin Islands. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.
The Virgin Islands GED tests you on Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
GED Test:
Subject |
Time |
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Language Arts | 150 minutes, with a 10-minute break |
Math | 115 minutes |
Science | 90 minutes |
Social Studies | 70 minutes |
Total | 7 hours, 21 minutes |
GED Test:
Subject |
# of Questions |
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Language Arts | 46 |
Math | 46 |
Science | 34 |
Social Studies | 35 |
- In-person at a Testing Center: In the Virgin Islands, there is no waiting period for your first two retakes. After taking a test subject three times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting. There’s no limit to how many times you can test in a year.
- Online Testing: The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60-day waiting period. After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting.
Yes, in the Virgin Islands, you can take the GED test either at an official testing center or online.
Use our list of authorized testing centers in the Virgin Islands to find a location near you.
Yes, in the Virgin Islands, 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 the Virgin Islands, 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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