GED® Homeschool Grade 12 Equivalent*


A GED® homeschool grade 12 equivalent* is a popular alternative to getting a matric online. It is a grade 12 equivalency* credential recognised in SA, accepted by TVET colleges and overseas and online universities.

The GED® test series, which is currently used internationally, including SA, is a series of four subject tests.

The GED® is accepted at many tertiary institutions around the world.

*SAQA (the South African Qualifications Authority) has evaluated the GED® and found the  National Senior Certificate as its closest comparable qualification.

The GED® alone is usually adequate for candidates wanting to study at colleges – but always check first.

Those wishing to apply to study at university need to first qualify for exemption from USAf.

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST check with the universities of your choice that they will accept these foreign qualifications. A matric with exemption or in this case a GED® plus a certificate of exemption is the minimum requirement for admission to a university. Faculties may set additional requirements for admission to their degree courses.

The GED® tests four subjects.

  • Science
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Social Studies
  • Reasoning Through Language Arts

Steps to Write the GED®

 1. SIGN UP FOR Online GED TUITION 

2. BOOK GED READY TESTS (Mock exams) – you have to book and pay online

3. WRITE THE OFFICIAL GED TESTS – tests are written on computer at a test centre on the date of your choice

4. APPLY FOR YOUR DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT

Watch the GED® Webinar – its FREE!

To learn about costs, how to book, test dates and procedures in half an hour, view the GED® Webinar or you can spend hours sifting through the info online yourself. SAVE  YOURSELF TIME and get the practical tips about how to go about it in South Africa in the webinar.

The GED® webinar will tell you all this and more:

  • What is the GED®?
  • How to study and prepare for the GED®
  • Where to find the 38 GED® test centres in South Africa.
  • The cost of the GED® – you will be pleasantly surprised!
  • Where do we write the GED® tests in South Africa?
  • How to go about booking the tests online
  • How to order a hard copy of the diploma from the USA
  • Inspiring GED® success stories and testimonies

Online GED South Africa Support Group 

Join the Go Prep South Africa group on Facebook – click this link and request to join


*SAQA (the South African Qualifications Authority) has evaluated the GED® and found the  National Senior Certificate as its closest comparable qualification.

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