General Equivalency Development

General Equivalency Development (GED)

Who: Participants are at least 18 years old and have not completed their High School education. Click here if you are not 18 years old. If you are under 18 please call for a meeting before going to the testing session.

What: The GED is a series of 5 pre-tests and 5 final tests that include

• Language Arts: Reading (40 questions/65 minutes) 
• Language Arts: Writing (50 questions/75 minutes & 1 essay/45 minutes)
• Mathematics (50 questions/90 minutes)
• Science (50 questions/80 minutes)
• Social Studies (50 questions/70 minutes)

You'll need at least a score of 410 on each test but no less than a total of 2250. So, that means some of your scores will have to be higher than 410 [2250/5=450], but don't worry; we'll help you figure that out!   

When: Testing times are from 6:00PM - 8:30PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. GED Preparation tutoring is from 6:30PM - 8:30PM on Wednesdays.

Where: Both testing and tutoring are offered at Lisbon High School at 2 Sugg Drive Lisbon Falls.

Why: There many reasons why getting your GED is a smart idea! Recent graduates said they did it to;

• Get a better job
• Make more money
• To get a sense of accomplishment
• Set an example for their children
• And many more inspiring stories!

How: No need to register! Just walk in on Tuesday or Thursday evening at 6PM. It's best to get here early as seats fill up quickly! The average person who attends testing once per week finishes the entire test in 8 weeks. If you're committed to being here twice a week you could be done in 4 weeks!

Visit the Maine State Government website for more information on the GED

View Lisbon Adult & Community Education's GED Testing Procedures to get started!