GED® High School Equivalency

Start the Car.
Take Them Home.
Tomorrow, You Begin.

Born from a family's own journey through homeschooling, we now offer an online GED® preparation programme for families ready to take learning into their own hands.

"I was not their teacher. I was a cheerleader. Learning beside them. Growing beside them. Watching my flower girl bloom again." — Juanita Malan, Start the Car

Authorized GED® Service Provider

The Malan Family

A Flower Girl Who Stopped Blooming

She was eight years old, sitting in the backseat of the car, tears streaming down her face. Dani did not want to walk through that school gate. Before school, she was light — she loved the sea, being outside, sports, and other children felt that light and wanted to play with her. But somewhere between the classroom walls, that passionate, loving little girl stopped talking. She refused sports. She sat alone on the bench at recess.

Her mother Juanita sat in the driver's seat, emotionally burnt out. Afraid. Tired. Just like Dani.

"Start the car," Jack said. "Take our daughter home. Tomorrow, you can homeschool her." The best decision he ever made for our family.

They started like most scared parents do — bringing the classroom home. A professional curriculum. Hours of confusion. Then they heard a term that changed everything: unschool your child first.

History came alive at the dining room table. The kitchen became a laboratory. The walls were covered in timelines. And Juanita discovered she wasn't their teacher — she was a cheerleader. Learning beside them. Growing beside them.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

PHILIPPIANS 4:13
The Malan family — Jack, Juanita, Simone and Daniella
Jack, Juanita, Simone & Daniella — The Malan Family

Twelve Years Later

The Flower Girl Bloomed — and So Did Her Family

Dani Returns to School in China

Now brave enough to choose it on her own terms, Dani enrolled in an international school, completed her IGCSE, and participated in every sport available.

13.6 Seconds of Bravery

At an international track and field event, Dani won gold in the 100m. Standing on the rostrum, she was thankful not just for the race, but for everything that led to that moment.

Simone Earns Her Degree

Dani's older sister Simone completed her bachelor's degree in Education online, and now teaches in China — strong-minded, independent, and brave.

The Family Becomes Educators

For Jack and Juanita, homeschooling became more than a decision. It became who they are. Today, Juanita teaches first grade — and sees Dani's face in every uncertain child who walks through her door.

Start the Car — A New Chapter

From South Africa to China to Thailand, the Malan family now extends their journey to other families, offering an authorized GED® programme for learners ready to take a different path.

The Programme

Everything You Need to Earn
Your GED® Credential

Through our authorized GED® partner programme, everything required to prepare for the tests is available online — fully supported, fully guided, from first lesson to final diploma.

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Complete Online Prep

A comprehensive online study programme approved by the GED Testing Service®, covering all four subject areas at your own pace and on your own schedule.

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Full Guidance & Support

You are supported through every step of the testing process — from enrolment to booking exams to ordering your diploma. No one walks this road alone.

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Start Any Time

No rigid terms, no deadlines, no pressure. Begin when you are ready and book your tests whenever you feel prepared. Learning happens on your timeline.

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International Pathway

The GED® is widely accepted by universities across New Zealand, Australia, and internationally — a genuine credential that opens doors to tertiary study and career opportunities worldwide.

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Beginner-Friendly Entry

A dedicated beginners course for students from age 15 means no prior academic record is required. Whether starting from scratch or returning to education, there is a path for you.

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Live Q&A Sessions

Regular live Zoom Q&A sessions provide real-time help, connection, and encouragement — because learning alongside others makes all the difference.

How It Works

Four Steps from Here to There

1

Enrol

Sign up and gain immediate access to your learning materials.

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Study

Work through the approved curriculum at your own pace, with support at every stage.

3

Pass Tests

Book your four GED® subject exams when you feel ready — no fixed exam dates.

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Succeed

Receive your GED® credential and take your next step — university, career, or your own path.

What Is the GED®?

An American High School Equivalency Credential

The GED® is an internationally recognized alternative to national school-leaving qualifications. It is accepted by universities and employers as evidence of high school-level academic achievement.

Learners who feel that traditional institutions regiment and control what and when they learn are not without options. The GED® credential proves that education does not have to follow a one-size-fits-all path.

Over 20 million people around the world have achieved the GED® credential, opening doors to further study and better career opportunities.

  • Reasoning through Language Arts
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Science
  • Social Studies
20M+
People worldwide who hold the GED® credential
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Subject tests, each taken separately at your own pace
17+
Minimum age for GED® tests outside the USA
3000+
Test centres worldwide to sit your exams

Authorized Provider

We are an authorized GED® service provider — fully approved by the GED Testing Service® to offer this programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

The GED® is a Grade 12 high school equivalency credential. First developed in the 1940s to help returning veterans gain academic qualifications, it has since been taken by over 20 million people in the USA and internationally. The tests can be written at more than 3,000 test centres worldwide.

Unlike traditional school exams, the GED® focuses on reading comprehension and critical thinking. There are four subjects:

  • Reasoning through Language Arts — 150 minutes (with a 10-minute break)
  • Mathematical Reasoning — 90 minutes
  • Science — 90 minutes
  • Social Studies — 90 minutes

Each test is scored on a scale from 100 to 200. A score of 145 is required to pass each individual subject. To earn the full GED® diploma, candidates must pass all four subject tests.

Yes. More than 97% of all colleges and employers in the USA accept the GED®, and over 60% of recent GED® graduates are enrolled in college. Most universities around the world accept a GED® in combination with a prescribed SAT score. Online universities often accept the GED® alone.

The online GED® prep programme is adaptive and self-paced, so preparation time varies depending on the learner's existing skills and education level. Enrolment is for one year from account activation and can be renewed if needed. There are no fixed deadlines — you book each test when you feel ready.

There is no prerequisite qualification. Candidates must be 17 or older to sit the GED® tests outside the USA. Students who have reached approximately Grade 10 or Year 11 level generally manage the tests very well.

Tests are booked online at GED.com, the official GED® Testing Service website. The fee is USD $80 per subject test, payable online by credit card. You choose from available dates and locations that suit you.

Yes. Any subject test that is not passed can be retaken twice. If a candidate fails twice, they must wait 60 days before attempting that subject again. It is best to only book each one when you feel well prepared.

Yes. When creating an account on GED.com, candidates can indicate that they require accommodated testing. Each request is assessed individually and typically takes around 30 days to process after the required documentation is submitted.

Once all four tests have been passed, an electronic version of the GED® credential is issued. The GED Testing Service® will send one free paper diploma by post or courier. Transcripts are available for purchase at USD $15 plus postage.

Yes. The GED® Testing Service offers free practice test previews for all four subjects at GED.com. A GED® Ready Test — a half-length mock exam — is also available for purchase at USD $6 per subject. According to the GED® Testing Service, this is the only practice test designed to indicate whether a candidate is likely to pass the real examination.

You Are Not Alone

To Every Parent Whose Child Is Crying in the Backseat

You know the traditional system is failing them. You feel terrified of doing this alone. But you are not alone. Start the car. Take them home. Tomorrow, you can begin.

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