GED Testing
The General Educational Development (GED) Tests measure high school-level skills and knowledge. Completion of the tests may provide adults alternate credentials for attending college or pursuing a career. To take the GED test, you must be at least 16 years old. Bellevue College is an authorized GED test center.
Orientation and test schedules have been changed, refer to the GED Calendar for updated information.
Prior to taking the test, read the following information:
How GED testing works:
- Attend a registration/orientation session.
This is required. Please see the GED calendar or call 425-564-2243 for specific dates and times. The session will take about an hour. No late arrivals will be admitted. - Bring necessary documentation with you.
You will need:- An official government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, or passport.
- Examination fee of $75 (It is a non-refundable fee and must be paid at the orientation).
- Your social security number.
- An address in the state of Washington.
- If you are between the ages of 16-18, please
bring additional documentation to the orientation session:
- You must bring an under-age release form signed by your school official at either the last high school you attended or the school district in which you currently reside. You can obtain this form only from your high school counselor or administrator, or school district office.
- If you have been home schooled and are 16-18 years
old you must have a parent sign and have notarized the
necessary underage release form. This form is available
from our GED examiner. Call 425-564-5609 or 425-564-2243,
or email assessment@bellevuecollege.edu.
- At the time of the test You must provide an official government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, or passport. You will receive a testing schedule when you attend orientation.
Some helpful resources to help you prepare for the GED
GED Info Bulletin
www.acenet.edu/bookstore/pdf/ged-info-bulletin.pdf.
This is an outstanding resource for students preparing to
take the GED.
Study Tools
Purchase an official GED practice test for approximately $8.00 in the BC Bookstore, or through Eastside Literacy at 425-643-1912. These are highly recommended.
Preparation Classes & Tutoring
For information on our GED Preparation classes, please call (425) 564-2067. The class fee is $25 per quarter. You may also sign up for free tutoring at Eastside Literacy, (425) 643-1912.
GED Testing Service
Visit the GED Testing Service website for the following valuable information:
- Sample Test Questions
- Calculator Operations Video and examples
- Alternate Format Gridding video and examples
For more information, please call or come to the Assessment Office in room B132.
How to obtain GED transcripts
Complete the Records Release Form and submit it to the GED office. The form must be signed before your records can be released. A request via email will not suffice. All GED transcript/score reports will not be faxed but only sent by regular mail to the address provided in the request. There is currently no charge for this service. You can bring this completed form to the GED Testing Center in Room B132, mail it to us, or fax it. See below for fax number and mailing address.
Location & Contact Information
Bellevue College
Assessment Office, B132
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Phone: (425) 564-2243 or (425) 564-5609
Fax: (425) 564-2138
assessment@bellevuecollege.edu
Updated 4/8/2010
