You can take the GED in South Korea if you are at least 11 years old as of the year before the exam year and have not completed the required school level. The GED site for Korea also notes that test-takers 16 or 17 have an age-waiver step, while those 18 or older can sit for the test without restriction.

Quick scoop

  • 11+ : the Korean qualification exam’s minimum age basis is tied to being 11 years old as of the previous year’s cutoff.
  • 16–17 : additional booking restrictions apply on the GED testing platform and an age waiver is needed.
  • 18+ : no age restriction for booking the test.

Practical note

In South Korea, this exam is usually called the high school equivalency exam rather than the U.S.-style GED in everyday use. That means the exact rule you follow can depend on whether you mean the Korean national equivalency exam or the GED testing platform used for international booking.

Bottom line

If you mean the Korean school equivalency route , the age floor is effectively 11+ under the exam rules. If you mean the GED testing platform in Korea , the key thresholds are 16–17 with an age waiver and 18+ with no restriction.