GENERAL+EDUCATIONAL+DEVELOPMENT+(GED)

General Education Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma, or Graduate Equivalency Degree

GED Information

In Thailand, GED credential is accepted by Ministry of Education as high school equivalency (Mathayom 6) which can be used for college/university admission in many institutions including Thammasat University, Mahidol University, Bangkok University, and Assumption University (ABAC). GED consists of 5 subjects as follow: 1. Language Arts, Reading: Literary, Poetry, Drama, Prose, Critical Review, and Business Document  2. Language Arts, Writing: Sentence Structure, Usage, Mechanics, and Organization  3. Mathematics: Number & Operations, Geometry, Measurement & Data Analysis, and Algebra  4. Science: Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics  5. Social Studies: US & World, History, Geography, Civics & Government, and Economics

 The maximum point of each subject is 800. To pass the GED, there are 2 requirements:  1. Score 410 or more in every subject2. Total score must equal to or exceed 2,250 You need to complete both conditions to pass GED examination. For example, you score 420 in every subjects which make total score 2,100. In this case, you pass the first requirement but fail the second requirement, resulting in “Non-Pass” result. Student must pass all tests within one academic year. Any test failed can not be repeated within a certain time period (90 days).

GED Testing

1. **AIMS (Advanced Institute of Multi Studies) GED Test** [|www.aims.co.th] 3rd Fl. Bangkok Bank, Siam Square Building Mon-Fri 8:30-21:00 394 Siam Square Soi 5, Sat-Sun 8:00-18:00 Rama 1 Rd. Bkk Tel: 02-2549300 Fax: 02-2548675

2. **Prometrics/Institute of International Education** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">8481 Bangkok Maneeya Center # 1 Thailand <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Institute of International Education <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6th Floor Maneeya Center north <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bangkok Thailand 10330 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Phone: 662 652 0734 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Directions <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">"Maneeya Center North Building is located on the Ratchaprasong Square. The most convenient way to come here is to take the BTS Skytrain and get off at Chitlom Station. Then walk along the skybridge following the sign to Maneeya Building. The BTS skybridge links with 3rd floor of the building. To get to the test center, take the elevator to the 6th floor. "

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. **The Village International Education Centre** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 14 Soi 42c Sukhumvit Rd, Full Day Tutorial School with Special Needs Program /GED <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tel: 02-3914453-5 Harshi Sehmar <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pre-tests given to assess readiness in each topic area. Then enrolled in classes to support and prepare for the exams.