Virginia Department of Education
Virginia GED Transcripts
101 North 14th Street
James Monroe Building, 21st Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 225-3999
Fax: (804) 225-3352
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
One Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-619-4300
Insyte
901 North Pitt Street Suite 105
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-535-8600
Salvation Academy
4613 Pinecrest Office Park Drive
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-763-1115
IT ProNets
6653 Little River Turnpike Suite F
Annandale, VA 22003
703-813-6020
Westwood College
4420 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
703-243-3900
Academy of Computer Education
45195 Research Place Suite 120
Ashburn, VA 20147
571-209-9234
Knowledge Center Inc
44075 Pipeline Plaza Suite 120
Ashburn, VA 20147
703-726-9666
Mountain Empire Community College
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
276-523-2400
Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education
935-A Second Street SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-245-2817
Saint Leo University
1434 Crossways Boulevard
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-227-4450
Chesapeake Department of Adult and Continuing Education
369 Battlefield Boulevard South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-482-5680
Centura College
932 Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-549-2121
Tidewater Community College
1428 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-822-5100
New River Community College
400 New River Road
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-674-3600
New River Community College
400 New River Road
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-674-3600
Rawlins Learning & Testing Center
579 Southpark Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
804-699-0161
Germanna Community College
18121 Technology Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
540-937-2900
Piedmont Regional Adult & Continuing Education Programs
14270 Achievement Drive Suite 200
Culpeper, VA 22701
540-829-99140
Danville Public Schools Adult and Career Education Center
141 Goode Street
Danville, VA 24541
434-799-6471
Woodson Adult Center
4105 Whitacre Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-503-6407
Columbia College
8300 Merrifield Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031
877-307-2232
Career Technology Center
6269 Leesburg Pike Suite 106
Falls Church, VA 22044
703-532-8898
Prince Edward County Career & Technical Education Center
35 Eagle Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
434-315-2140
Valley Career and Technical Center
49 Hornet Road
Fishersville, VA 22939
540-245-5002
Germanna Community College
10000 Germanna Point Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
540-891-3000
Computer Medics of Northern Virginia
2215 Jefferson Davis Highway Suite 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
703-867-2784
Hampton Adult Education
1646 Briarfield Road
Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-1327
Thomas Nelson Community College
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
757-825-2709
American National University
1515 Country Club Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
540-432-0943
Massanutten Technical Center
325 Pleasant Valley Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-434-5962
Nextec Inc.
365 Herndon Parkway Suite 107
Herndon, VA 20170
703-464-6250
Henrico County Adult Education Center
201 East Nine Mile Road
Highland Springs, VA 23075
804-328-4095
C S Monroe Technology Center
715 Childrens Center Road SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
571-252-20800
Lynchburg Adult Learning Center
1200-1208 Polk Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-515-51600
Liberty University
1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-582-2000
Amherst Education Center
219 Trojan Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
434-528-6485
Discernment Technology Learning Center
7515 Presidential Lane
Manassas, VA 20109
571-208-0074
Prince William County Public Schools Adult Education
14800 Joplin Road
Manassas, VA 20112
703-791-7200
Infotec
11820 Fountain Way Bay Port Credit Union Building
Newport News, VA 23606
757-240-4580
South Morrison Learning Center
746 Adams Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
757-928-6765
Cross Data Inc.
861 Glenrock Road Suite 105
Norfolk, VA 23502
757-461-1717
Tidewater Community College
300 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-822-1110
Centura College
7020 N Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
757-853-2121
Stephen H. Clarke Academy
2801 Turnpike Road
Portsmouth, VA 23707
757-393-8527
Intellectual Point
11321 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
571-577-7890
Management Recruiters of Reston Technology Center
11150 Sunset Hills Road Suite 307
Reston, VA 20190
703-774-9454
Sunset Learning Institute
12120 Sunset Hills Road Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190
888-888-5251
GIT Services
1311 High Point Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
804-562-4798
Richmond Alternative School
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-780-7710
Roanoke Higher Education Center
108 N. Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24016
540-767-6161
American National University
1813 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
540-986-1800
Central Shenandoah EMS Council
2312 W Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
540-886-3676
TASC Management
21525 Ridgetop Circle Suite 180
Sterling, VA 20166
703-310-7760
The Pruden Center
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-925-5651
HyperLearning Technologies
3630 South Plaza Trail Suite 250
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-495-0714
Stratford University
555 S. Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-497-4466
Infotec
100 Constitution Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-518-9100
Adult Learning Center
4160 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-648-6050
Tidewater Community College
1700 College Crescent
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
757-822-7100
IntellecTechs
195 S. Rosemont Road Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-962-2487
Literacy for Life
301 Monticello Avenue Suite 1076
Williamsburg, VA 23187
757 221-3325
Lord Fairfax EMS Council
180 Prosperity Drive Suite 1
Winchester, VA 22602
540-508-0285
Wytheville Community College
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
276-223-4700
Virginia State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You do not have to be a resident of Virginia.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years old or older. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can take the test if they are obtain documentation signed by the superintendent/designee certifying that the applicant has completed a home instruction program, has been released from compulsory attendance by the local school board, or has been expelled from school. Applicants over 16 who have been court ordered to obtain a GED must provide documentation signed by the judge, and applicants over 16 in an adult correctional facility must provide documentation signed by the Department of Correctional Education that the individual is actively pursuing a GED certificate. ISAEP students over the age of 16 may take the test if they have achieved a minimum score of 450 on each of the subtests of the Official GED Practice Test before this form may be submitted.
- Cost: $30 (per subject); $120 (all subjects)
- Passing score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page.
- After you pass the test, the State of Virginia will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. To check your state’s other rules and requirements here.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Virginia.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
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 HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find Virginia's requirements here.
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Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, 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 Virginia 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.
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.
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GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.
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.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the VA GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a Virginia GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts when you take it in VA.
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 Virginia GED test is $30 per subject, or $120 in full.
You must score at least 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can take any subject on the test up to 3 times with no waiting period, but after the 3rd attempt you must wait 60 days before your next attempt.
The GED test must be taken at an official GED testing center. Find the closest center to you in VA here.
No, you are not required to be a resident of VA to take the Virginia GED test.
Click here for a list of testing centers in Virginia.
You must be 18 years old to take the VA GED test. If you are 16 or 17, you may take the test if you qualify in the following categories: Home Schooled, Released from Compulsory Attendance, Alternative Education, Adult Correctional Facility, Expelled from School, or Court Ordered.
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 GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
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 HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find Virginia's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, 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 Virginia 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.
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.
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.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the VA GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a Virginia GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts when you take it in VA.
| 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 Virginia GED test is $30 per subject, or $120 in full.
You must score at least 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can take any subject on the test up to 3 times with no waiting period, but after the 3rd attempt you must wait 60 days before your next attempt.
The GED test must be taken at an official GED testing center. Find the closest center to you in VA here.
No, you are not required to be a resident of VA to take the Virginia GED test.
Click here for a list of testing centers in Virginia.
You must be 18 years old to take the VA GED test. If you are 16 or 17, you may take the test if you qualify in the following categories: Home Schooled, Released from Compulsory Attendance, Alternative Education, Adult Correctional Facility, Expelled from School, or Court Ordered.
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 GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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