What Is GED?

What is GED®? 

The GED® is an American High School Equivalency Certificate. It is internationally

recognized as a high school leaver equivalent or Grade 12 equivalent in South Africa.


There are 4 subjects divided into the following categories:

The subjects are: English – Reading, Writing and Language

                                Mathematics

                                Science - Biology, Space, Chemistry, Physics

                                Social Studies - History, Economics, Civics, Geography


​The course is an exceptionally good contingency plan for students who:

 Do not fit the frame of mainstream high schooling in South Africa.

 Never completed their high schooling due to not fitting into mainstream

schooling for which ever reason it may be.

 Students who aim to study internationally.


Completing your High School Equivalency Credential without support can be

difficult, however, we will give you the necessary tools to assist you / your

student to complete the High School Equivalency Credential in ​South Africa.

We make use of an online tutoring platform relating to the above subjects.


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