To begin the GED® process and determine your knowledge level, NWTC offers TABE tests in Reading. TABE tests are free of charge and can be taken in the NWTC Sturgeon Bay Assessment Center in room SC106. Picture identification is required for all testing done in the Assessment Center. Please allow 2.5 hours to finish test. NOTE: TABE testing must be complete before you can attend GED® Orientation.
To sign up for the TABE test, call 920-746-4908.
GED® Orientation is a four-hour course where you’ll get GED®/HSED program information, a Personal Education/Career Plan, a tour, and enrollment in to your GED® prep classes. Attendance at the entire session is required to receive credit for completion.
After you complete your TABE test, you can register for an orientation with the ABE Navigator. If you’ve recently taken a TABE test call 920-746-4908 to schedule a GED® Orientation.
NWTC offers four prep classes designed to help students prepare for GED® or HSED testing, which include GED® Prep 1, GED® Prep 2, GED® B2CC, and Math Seminar. Prep classes are offered in both the mornings or an evenings. You’ll receive instruction from highly qualified and experienced GED® Instructors who will guide you through the process of completing your GED®!
Students receive a personalized schedule of prep classes during GED® Orientation.
To complete the GED
® Certificate at NWTC students must complete:
- Reading assessment
- Wisconsin Civics Literacy Test
- 4 GED® Tests
In addition to the GED
® requirements, students seeking an HSED must complete:
- Health Literacy test
- Civics Literacy test
- Employability Skills test
NOTE: To test you must first complete the TABE Testing session, Career Plan, and Orientation; as well as provide proof of age with a valid, unexpired form of picture identification which matches your name exactly. A Wisconsin Driver's License, Wisconsin Identification Card, Out-of-state Driver's License with proof of Wisconsin residency, or a Passport is acceptable.
Testing Fees
GED® Tests are $33.75 per test. Retests can be taken for $10.00 per retest after the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction waiting period. The Civics test is $10.00 (NOTE: As of July 1, 2016 all candidates must take the Civics Test required by 2015 Wisconsin Act 55 and pass with a score of 65 out of 100.) Test fees are not refundable.
HSED test fees are as follows: $25.00 per test for Health and $25.00 for the Health retest. Test fees are not refundable. No fee is charged for the Employability Skills or Civics requirement. Civics Test which is also required by 2015 Wisconsin Act 55 and pass with a score of 60 out of 100 to complete the GED Credential. A $15.00 State Credentialing Fee is payable prior to taking the last test.
Your GED® Prep Instructor will advise you on how to schedule your GED®/HSED tests during your Orientation.