State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
1300 Quince Street SE
P.O. Box 42495
Olympia, WA 98504-2495
360-704-4321
Airway Heights Corrections Center - DOC
W 11919 Sprague Avenue
Airway Heights, WA 99001
509-244-6897
Green River College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092
253-833-9111
Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women - DOC
NE 3420 Sand Hill Road
Belfair, WA 98528
253-858-4229
Bellevue College Main Campus
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-564-2243
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Bellevue College North Campus
14673 NE 29th Place
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-564-4006
Centralia College
515 W Pear Street
Centralia, WA 98531
360-623-8920
Green Hill Academic School - DOC
375 SW 11th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-740-3531
Clallam Bay Corrections Center - DOC
1830 Eagle Crest Way
Clallam Bay, WA 98326
360-963-3215
Walla Walla Community College
1470 Bridge Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
509-758-1772
Community Colleges of Spokane
Colville Center
985 S Elm Street
Colville, WA 99114
509-279-6785
Walla Walla Community College - DOC
Coyote Ridge Corrections Center
1301 N Ephrata Street
Connell, WA 99326
509-543-5959
Curlew Job Corps
Civilian Conservation Center
3 Campus Street
Curlew, WA 99118
509-779-0647
Highline Community College
2400 S 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-592-3682
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-963-1860
Everett Community College
2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
425-388-9288
US Military National Training Center
Pierce College - DoD only
6242 Colorado Avenue
Fort Lewis, WA 98433
253-964-6606
Yakima Valley College
500 W Main Street
Grandview, WA 98930
509-882-7010
Grays Harbor College Columbia Education Center
208 Advent Avenue
Ilwaco, WA 98624
360-538-4049
Benton-Franklin Counties Juvenile Justice Center - DOC
5606 W Canal Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-783-2151
Lake Washington Institute of Techonlogy
11605 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-739-8115
Educational Service District 112 - DOC
Cowlitz County Youth Services
1725 1st Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
360-952-3419
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Avenue W
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5999
425-640-1546
Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-793-2064
Okanogan County Juvenile Department - DOC
237 N Fourth Avenue
Okanogan, WA 98840
509-422-7250
Mottman Campus South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, WA 98512
360-596-5376
Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-417-6346
Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Center School - DOC
1338 SW Old Clifton Road
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360-337-5552
Washington State University
1125 NE Washington Street
Pullman, WA
99164-2302
509-335-1744
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th Street
Renton, WA 98056
425-235-2352
North Seattle Community College
9600 College Way N
Seattle, WA 98103
206-934-3674
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Pearson Professional Centers
100 West Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98119
206-285-1037
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SeaTac FBOP
2425 S 200th Street
Seattle, WA 98198
206-870-5700 x5753
GED Test
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Seattle Central College
1701 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
206-934-6344
GED Test
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South Seattle College
6000 16th Avenue SW, RSB 76
Seattle, WA 98106-1499
206-934-6729
Cascades College & Career Academy
1950 Northern State Road
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
360-854-2197
US Military NTC Vincennes University-NBK Bangor
1042 Tautog Circle
Silverdale, WA 98315-1042
360-697-1396
Community Colleges of Spokane
Extended Learning, Bldg. 16
1810 N Greene Street, Room 127
Spokane, WA 99217
509-533-7074
GED Test
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Geiger Corrections Center - DOC
3507 S Spotted Road
Spokane, WA 99224
509-447-1594
GED Test
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Northeast Washington Educational Services District 101
Martin Hall Juvenile Detention
4202 S Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99223
509-477-2451
GED Test
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Spokane County Juvenile Court SAC Day School - DOC
1229 W Mallon
Spokane, WA 99260
509-329-3700
GED Test
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Spokane County Juvenile Detention - DOC
1208 W Mallon
Spokane, WA 99201
509-477-2451
GED Test
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Spokane Service Team
2424 E Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99202
509-789-3708
The Healing Lodge of Seven Nations - DOC
5600 E 8th Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
509-477-2451
Tacoma Community College
Bldg. 6 - Certification & Testing Center
6501 S 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
253-460-4364
Clark College
1933 Fort Vancouver Way, GHL 128
Vancouver, WA 98663
360-992-2107
Wenatchee Valley College
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-682-6830
Larch Corrections Center - DOC
15314 NE Dole Valley Road
Yacolt, WA 98675
360-667-3690
Yakima Valley College
1000 S 12th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
509-574-4738
Washington State GED Test Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a resident of the State of Washington.
- You must not be a high school graduate or be enrolled in an accredited high school.
- The minimum age to take the GED exam is 19. For younger applicants (16, 17, 18) there are special conditions. Check with your local testing center.
- Cost: $30 (per subject); $120 (all subjects)
- Score: 145 (minimum)
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page.
- After passing all four subject tests with a score of 145 or higher, the Washington Department of Education will award you a GED certificate. The certificate shows that you have achieved same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. For more information, visit Washington's GED testing website or the GED testing service's website.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Washington.
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 Washington'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 Washington 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.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Washington GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma
The Washington GED test will test you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
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 test in Washington is $30 per subject, or $120 for the full test.
A passing score on the Washington GED test is 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 retake each subject without waiting up to 3 times. You must wait 60 days for the fourth retake. There is no limit on how many retakes you may take in a year. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes for $10 each. To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Washington GED test can be taken at an official Washington GED testing center or online* through the GED testing service website. Check out our list of Washington testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notification 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 (online). For more information, please click here.
You do not have to be a resident of Washington to take the GED test in Washington if you are over 18 years old.
Find the closest Washington GED testing center to you in on our Washington testing center directory.
You must be 19 years of age. However, if you are 16, 17, or 18, you may be eligible to test if you meet additional requirements. You must provide documentation proving you are no longer enrolled in a high school program. Other forms may be required as well, so be sure to check with your testing center.
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 Washington 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 Washington'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 Washington 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.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Washington GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma
The Washington GED test will test you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| 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 test in Washington is $30 per subject, or $120 for the full test.
A passing score on the Washington GED test is 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 retake each subject without waiting up to 3 times. You must wait 60 days for the fourth retake. There is no limit on how many retakes you may take in a year. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes for $10 each. To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Washington GED test can be taken at an official Washington GED testing center or online* through the GED testing service website. Check out our list of Washington testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notification 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 (online). For more information, please click here.
You do not have to be a resident of Washington to take the GED test in Washington if you are over 18 years old.
Find the closest Washington GED testing center to you in on our Washington testing center directory.
You must be 19 years of age. However, if you are 16, 17, or 18, you may be eligible to test if you meet additional requirements. You must provide documentation proving you are no longer enrolled in a high school program. Other forms may be required as well, so be sure to check with your testing center.
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 Washington GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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