Which universities accept ged in canada?

Admission requirements are requirements or qualifications that students must meet in order for them to demonstrate the potential to successfully complete a program at C.C.E.C. (e.g., high school diploma, proficiency in English). Each C.C.E.C. program/course is different and has its own subjective criteria based on the nature of the course. Students are encouraged to carefully read course admission criteria-related details before applying. The applicant is advised to carefully read the following details.In general at C.C.E.C.: Students enrolled in a C.C.E.C. program are required to meet or exceed the admission requirements set out as per below before they begin a program.

​For Canada & US-based education applicants:A secondary school diploma or equivalent is required, or in some cases, a high school diploma with five Grade 12 academic subjects is required. If applicable, the applicant must also meet program-specific requirements, since some programs have supplementary procedures for admission.

A student does not require an assessment for a Canadian or US degree, diploma, or certificate.

​For Outside of Canada (international) based education applicants:

​Students with no educational experience/degree from Canada or the United States would be required to have met one of the following requirements on or before the start date of the program of which they are offered admission:

​Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)You don’t need an assessment for a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate.An educational credential assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one. There are different types of ECAs. For the college's admission purpose, if one of your primary educational credentials is from an institution outside Canada or the USA, you will need to get an ECA from a Canadian Government-Approved Assessment Agency. The purpose will be the assessment for college admission. If you have already received an assessment report for any other purpose, we may consider that as well. You must attach it with your admission application. If you had not submitted a report previously, you may send a copy via email before the start date of the program.Your ECA report may help when you’re looking for a job after graduation.

​Mature Student Status or Mature Student Assessment (MSS/MSA)

​Mature StudentsIf you are 18 years of age or older before the beginning of classes and you do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent, you may apply as a mature student. Students who do not meet the admission requirements from their academic transcripts/degrees ECA assessment, or cannot arrange ECA may also complete a mature student assessment to determine their readiness for college studies.It’s Never Too Late to Start Your Education. All mature student applications are considered individually and an assessment to determine readiness for college studies may be required.

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​Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 18 years old and do not have a high school diploma or GED. It is intended to allow applicants who have not completed high school the opportunity to be considered for admission, based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school.If a prospective student does not have a 12-grade education certificate which is equivalent to a Canadian Secondary School Certificate due to any reason, the college will still consider the admission in its programs if the student passes a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent (The Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities Ontario).

Q-Can you go to college/university without any qualifications?Yes, having a report as a Mature Student Status is one of the ways.

Q- When to get an ECA or Mature Student Status assessment?The college requires one of the above reports on or before the start date of your program. It is recommended to arrange these after your admission has been accepted or offered or as soon as you can.

​Q-Do I need to have both requirements met before applying for a student visa?No, these are admission-related requirements and are governed under a provincial regulation* related to education, as mentioned below. The immigration ECA has a different purpose and criteria.The student visa process is governed under a Federal Statute/Legislation “Immigration Refugee Protection Act” and has a different type of ECA required for Immigration purposes.

​*Legislative Reference.“Students enrolled in an approved vocational program at a PCC are required to meet or exceed the admission requirements set out in s. 19 of Regulation 415/06, as well as any other admission requirements identified by the PCC.Students have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, orStudents are 18 years of age or older and pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent.”

​Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements and deadline dates is not a guarantee of admission in some courses. Only the most qualified candidates will be considered.

For any further questions on admission requirements please email or call 905-499-3631- EXT 102

• University of Alberta.
• University of Calgary.
• Brock University.
• Brandon University.
• Augustana University college.
• Athabasca University.
• Algonquin College.

But what is a GED and is it different from a high school diploma? Do employers or colleges require you to have a GED? What does the test consist of and is it difficult to pass?

Read on for all the answers.

So, what does GED stand for in Canada?

GED is an acronym for General Education Development. It is an internationally recognized test designed for adults who for one reason or another have not managed to start or complete secondary school but want to improve their career opportunities or continue education at college or university.

Canadians who successfully pass the GED exam will obtain a High School Diploma Equivalency. In other words, getting your GED means you are equipped with the basic knowledge and skills expected of a high school graduate.

Worth noting: Not all colleges and universities accept GED as a high school diploma equivalent. Others might require you take extra courses that the GED curriculum does not cover. Always check with your chosen university or college for all the eligibility requirements before applying.

As mentioned above the GED is a high school equivalency diploma, however, it is not the same as a high school diploma.

Although both mean that you have the credentials and the knowledge to pursue a career or higher education, the path to obtaining the diplomas, along with some other distinctions, are what sets the two apart.

Here is more on the differences between a diploma from a high school and a GED.

To finish high school, students must attend regular classes and complete coursework for the duration of four years in various academic areas like history, math and languages, science, and social studies.

A GED, however, does not have any specific coursework requirements. All you need to do to obtain the certificate is pass the exam.

Attending high school not only prepares for future academic endeavours, but it is also an opportunity to craft your social skills by engaging in various school activities, thus building relationships that might shape the rest of your life.

A GED, on the other hand, offers none of those benefits. Instead, it focuses solely on testing academic skills.

Graduation requirements differ greatly between provinces. For instance, students in Ontario are required to have 18 compulsory, at least two online learning and 12 optional credits, as well as complete community involvement activities (40 hours) and pass the literacy requirement. In Alberta, a student needs to earn a minimum of 100 credits from several subjects.

On the other hand, the structure and test scores of the GED exam is the same in all provinces.

GED is a standardized test that examines knowledge in five academic areas.

The total duration of the test is 7 hours and it can be taken on paper or online, although not all provinces offer the latter. All five sessions can be taken at once, or one at a time.

In order to take the test, there are certain criteria that must be met although these depend on the province where you live.

In general, candidates need to be

GED takers cannot be high school graduates (for obvious reasons), while those who are homeschooled need to provide proof of their education to be able to take the test.

The test is separated into five different sections. Each section contains 40 to 50 multiple-choice questions and a limited time in which you can answer them.

Here is more on each section of the GED exam:

You must pass all five sections to get a GED degree, meaning that you need a minimum of 450 points out of a max of 800 on each of the five subjects, or at least 60 to 65% correct answers in each section.

The fees vary by province.

Before taking the GED exam, always check with your local GED center for more accurate information on their fee policy.

As per province, these are the following fees:

If you are interested in obtaining a GED certificate, these are the steps you need to follow:

Take a look at your province’s rules and regulations regarding the GED test: do you meet the criteria, how much does it cost, is there an option to take the exam online or do you have to go for a paper test?

Here you will find out more about the test as well as get access to study materials. Opening an account is free and easy to set up.

Check available dates in a test center near you and think about whether you want to take all five subjects in one day or split them up.

You can study on your own by using the many online study materials or you could enroll in a prep course and take classes from an experienced GED tutor.

Either way, make sure to take a few practice tests before to get an idea of what the actual exam looks like. This will also give you a confidence boost and reassure you that you are ready to take the real-life exam.

Keep calm and concentrate on the question in front of you. Remember the GED test is seven hours long so you need to be prepared mentally and physically.

Test results will be ready within 24 hours if you took the test online or 4 to 6 weeks for paper exams.

If you fail, you can retake the test (up to three times in one year), however, bear in mind that in some provinces you might be required to pay an extra fee for retaking the exam.

If you don’t think the GED test is the right option for you, there are several provinces that offer special adult learner courses that can help you get a high school diploma equivalent.

If you have a previous learning experience in a formal, informal or experimental environment, you could undertake a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). This scheme allows individuals to identify and document prior learning and use it to obtain academic credit for courses that award certificates, degrees or diplomas.