Orange Technical College is home to the only official GED® testing sites in Orange County. We take pride in helping individuals reach their goals through successful completion of their GED®.
Effective January 1, 2014 the pencil-and-paper version of the GED® test was replaced with a computer-based test and scores for partially completed GED® tests were discarded. Those who took, but did not pass all five parts of the previous version, had until the end of 2013 to pass or take the new 2014 GED® test in order to receive their high-school credential. Individuals who successfully complete the GED® test will be awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma.
Underage students (ages 16-17) must speak with their high-school guidance counselor before withdrawing from school to attempt the GED® course of study. Prospective underage testers must have exhausted all alternative means of getting back on track and have an extraordinary circumstance that would prevent them from continuing their regular high-school studies. Underage testing is conducted in accordance with Orange County School Board policy and the Department of Education. In the state of Florida, GED® candidates must be at least 18 years of age or older unless they have been granted a GED® underage waiver. Underage waivers are obtained during the registration process at
www.ged.com.
GED® Preparation courses are also offered through Orange Technical College and include instruction and coursework in the four tested content areas: reasoning through language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. These full-time or part time classes are available during the day or evening at sites throughout Orange County.