GED - What It Is and How It Helps Your Child

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Finn

GED (General Educational Development) is an American high school equivalency certificate recognized in over 85 countries. In South Africa, SAQA evaluates it as comparable to the National Senior Certificate at NQF Level 4, offering a recognized Grade 12-equivalent pathway that can support further study. The leaflet outlines prerequisites using the MobyMax curriculum, four Pearson VUE subject exams, GED Academy online preparation with progress reports, flexible pacing, and guidance on what it does and does not replace.

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What Is the GED?

How It Can Help Your Child

Prerequisite: MobyMax Curriculum

What’s Involved

4 Subject Exams

GED Academy Platform

Weekly Progress Reports

Study Options

100% Online

At an Authorised School

Important Notes: What It Does and Doesn’t Do

Who Can Study (School Leavers, Adults, Homeschool Students)

The GED What Is It & How Can It Help Your Child? The GED (General Educational Development) is an American High School Equivalency Certificate, recognised in over 85 countries. In South Africa, SAQA evaluates the GED as comparable to the National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) . It is a foreign Grade 12 equivalent—not the same as a South African matric, but a recognised qualification that opens doors both locally and overseas. 􀀁 Prerequisite: Students must complete the MobyMax curriculum before starting GED preparation. MobyMax builds the foundational Maths, Language, and Science knowledge needed to pass the GED exams. The 6–12 month completion timeframe assumes MobyMax has been completed first. What’s Involved? 􀀂 4 Subject Exams Students prepare for and sit 4 official GED exams at a Pearson VUE Testing Centre. Pass all 4 and you earn your credential. 􀀃 GED Academy Platform Students study through GED Academy—an online platform with practice tests, lessons, and progress tracking across all 4 subjects. ⏰ Study at Your Own Pace There are no fixed deadlines. Students can sit each exam when they’re ready, and can resit a subject if needed. 􀀅 Weekly Progress Reports Parents receive weekly reports showing study time and progress across each subject, so you always know how your child is doing. 4 Core Subjects Maths Reasoning Science Social Studies Reasoning Through Language Arts Two Ways to Study 􀀆 100% Online ✓ Study from anywhere in SA ✓ Flexible hours at your own pace ✓ All you need is internet access 􀀇 At an Authorised School ✓ Structured daily timetable ✓ On-site teacher support ✓ Study alongside other students ⚠️ Important: What the GED Does & Doesn’t Do ✓ Recognised as a foreign Grade 12 equivalent by SAQA (NQF Level 4)✓ Accepted at many private colleges and institutions in South Africa ✓ Accepted widely at overseas universities, depending on the course ✓ Opens doors to Higher Certificates (NQF 5), which can then lead to university degree entry ✗ Does NOT qualify for Matric Exemption from USAf—so it does not give direct entry to SA public universities for degree studies ✗ Additional study (e.g. a Higher Certificate) is required before applying for a degree at a SA university 􀀉 School Leavers & Adults Didn’t finish matric? The GED provides a recognised qualification without going back to school. Ages 17+ with no prerequisite grades. 􀀊 Homeschool Students A clear exit qualification for homeschoolers finishing their school career. Realistic completion time is 6–12 months. 4 17+ 85+ Subjects to Pass Minimum Age Countries Accept It

FAQs

What is the GED and how is it recognized in South Africa?

The GED is an American high school equivalency certificate recognized in over 85 countries. In South Africa, SAQA evaluates it as comparable to the National Senior Certificate at NQF Level 4.

What prerequisites are needed before starting GED preparation?

Students must complete the MobyMax curriculum before starting GED preparation, since it builds foundational Maths, Language, and Science knowledge needed to pass the exams.

How do students prepare and take the GED exams?

Students prepare through GED Academy, which provides practice tests, lessons, and progress tracking across all four subjects. They sit 4 official GED exams at a Pearson VUE Testing Centre and earn the credential after passing all four.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Finn