Sage-Tips

Can you get your GED outside US?

Individuals living outside the United States, Canada, or U.S. territories may be eligible to take the GED tests through Pearson Vue testing centers. Utah’s Adult High School Completion program has been used as an alternative for individuals who opt to earn a diploma.

Does Europe accept GED?

Mostly not. American universities and colleges do accept GED but when it comes to the European education system, the GED acceptance rate is not quite high. You will have to fulfill other requirements of the university instead of GED.

Is a high school diploma from another country valid in the US?

Many employers and education institutions in the United States recognize foreign diploma validation when completed by a trusted, independent credential validation or evaluation service, according to the U.S. Department of Education, or DOE.

What is equivalent to high school in USA?

GED
A high school equivalency or HSE is a recognized alternative to a high school diploma. There are three common exams used to determine high school equivalency: The General Educational Development (GED®) test. The High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)

What is the difference between GED and diploma?

A high school diploma signifies that the student has attended and successfully completed all required courses in a traditional classroom setting. The GED is a set of 5 exams that determines whether the test-taker has a high school graduate’s level of knowledge.

Is the HiSET equivalent to a high school diploma?

The High School Equivalency Test (HISET) exam is the new alternative to the GED test, it can help you achieve the important state-issued high school equivalency credential. Passing the HiSET exam shows that you have attained the academic knowledge and proficiency equivalent to those of a high school graduate.

Does Harvard accept HiSET?

So yes, Harvard may accept you with a GED or no high school diploma at all. There are students who left high school prematurely and, after having earned their GED® diplomas, apply for college admission and scholarships without mention their GED diplomas.