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Are you wondering if the GED® is the right alternative to Grade 12 for your child?

You’re not alone.

More and more South African families are considering the GED as an option when traditional schooling isn’t working — but there are many questions, inaccurate messages and outdated information out there.

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Read the fabulous GED Success Stories of some of our GED graduates who studied further at https://goprep.co.za/ged-success-stories/

CAPS Matric or GED? Discover the key differences in curriculum, flexibility, cost and university access to make the best choice for your family. There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, so make an informed choice! https://goprep.co.za/matric-vs-ged-which-is-better-for-your-childs-future/

Homeschooling families LOVE the GED and many homeschoolers choose to get a GED® credential in South Africa, as an alternative to a school grade 12 certificate. This option suits the home education lifestyle very well. Read more at https://goprep.co.za/homeschoolers/

The GED® does not test memorisation skills or knowledge of prescribed content as traditional exams do. Instead it tests reading comprehension and critical thinking skills – the ability to use the information given to figure out the correct answer from the multiple choice options provided, a vital skill in this economic era!
Discover what's on the GED tests here: https://goprep.co.za/whats-on-the-ged-test/

Children who have struggled for most of their school careers, deserve the chance to try an alternative form of education, which is better able to accommodate their uniqueness and enable them to earn a recognised high school equivalency credential. The GED® offers this kind of alternative.
You can empower your teen to take ownership of their lives to a greater degree. Read more at https://goprep.co.za/encouraging-teens-to-own-their-lives/

The GED® does not test memorisation skills or knowledge of prescribed content as traditional exams do. Instead it tests reading comprehension and critical thinking skills – the ability to use the information given to figure out the correct answer from the multiple choice options provided, a vital skill in this economic era!

Discover what's on the GED tests here: https://goprep.co.za/whats-on-the-ged-test/

Our customer reviews spell out many of the advantages that families enjoy when they choose the GED and prepare for the tests with Go Prep. Learn more at https://goprep.co.za/quick-start/

In the world of education, there’s a deeply ingrained idea that the more traditional the exam or the more prestigious the qualification, the better it must be, but the world has changed. What if those tests are measuring the wrong things? The skills that students need for real adult world success are different to the old days...https://goprep.co.za/why-the-ged-prepares-students-for-the-innovation-era-not-an-obsolete-education/

The GED is an alternative to Grade 12. Learn more about the opportunities for further study and career paths that it offers at https://goprep.co.za/ged-success-stories/