Listed in this article are all GED class locations and test centers in the Sarasota area. Florida uses the GED exam for its high school equivalency testing program.
The GED exam is available at designated testing facilities and online in most states. The online version has, however, been suspended in Florida. For more information on online GED testing, check the bottom of this article.
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To read more about the GED testing fees, passing scores, or eligibility requirements in Florida, go to “Florida GED Test.”
Sarasota GED Prep Locations
Suncoast Technical College GED Classes
4748 Beneva Rd | Sarasota | FL 34233 | Ph: (941) 924.1365
Suncoast Technical College-Newtown
2400 Colson Ave | Sarasota | FL 34234 | Ph: (941) 350.0155 or (941) 924.1365
Sarasota Literacy Council (Building K-3)
1750 17th St | Sarasota | Building J | FL 34234 | Ph: (941) 955.0421
Sarasota Educational Resource Center
2477 Stickney Point Rd | Suite 303B | Sarasota | FL 34231 | Ph: (941) 924.2778
Sylvan Sarasota
5549 Palmer Crossing Cir | Sarasota | FL 34233 | Ph: (941) 306,1765
CareerSource Suncoast (STC)
3660 N Washington Blvd | Sarasota | FL 34234 | Ph: (941) 358.4200 x 3118
Sarasota County Jail GED Program
2020 Main St | Sarasota | FL 34237 | Ph: (941) 861.4165
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GED Prep Classes around Sarasota (Cities in Alphabetic Order)
Arcadia Family Service Center GED Classes
310 West Whidden St | Arcadia | FL 34266 | Ph: (941) 933.1333
Manatee Tech GED Instruction
6305 State Road 70 East | Bradenton | FL 34203 | Ph: (941) 751.7900 x 46027
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Lakewood Ranch Sylvan Education Center
11509 Palmbrush Trail | Suite 106 | Lakewood Ranch | FL 34202 | Ph (941) 932.4532
Suncoast Technical College-North Port Branch
4445 Career Lane | North Port | FL 34289 | Ph: (941) 257.2252
State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota (Room 834, Building 800)
8000 South Tamiami Trail | Venice | FL 34293 | Ph: (941) 408.1412
Jobs Etc. (CareerSource Suncoast Venice, Referral and Advice only)
897 East Venice Ave | Venice | FL 34285 | Ph: (941) 486.2682 x 4123
The Four GED Subtests
The exam contains four independent modules (subtests) measuring a test taker’s knowledge of
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
You can prepare and sit for one or more of the four GED subtests (modules) at a time. GED testing must be done entirely computer-based; there is no paper-based testing option.
Sarasota Area GED Testing Centers
Suncoast Technical College (Building 3, 2nd Floor)
4748 Beneva Rd | Sarasota | FL 34233 | Ph: (941) 924.1365 ext. 62138
The following cities are listed alphabetically
Arcadia Family Service Ctr
310 West Whidden Street | Arcadia | FL 34266 | Ph: (863) 993-1333
Manatee Technical College
6305 State Rd 70 East | Bradenton | FL 34203 | Ph: (941) 751.7900
Pinellas Tech (Building 11)
6100 154th Ave North | Clearwater | FL 33760 | Ph: (727) 538-7167
Charlotte Technical College
18150 Murdock Cir | Port Charlotte | FL 33948 | Ph: (941) 255-7500
Pinellas Tech
901 34th St South | Saint Petersburg | FL 33711 | Ph: (727) 592-2036
School Board of Hardee County GED Testing
901 West Main St | Wauchula | FL 33873 | Ph: (863) 773-3173
Florida Requirements
In Florida, GED test candidates need to be at least 18 years old, not already possess a secondary education degree, not be signed up for some other education program, possess a current (not expired) government-issued picture ID (including their address and their signatures), and have a valid email address upon registration.
Underage Candidates
Students 16 and 17 years old may also be eligible for taking the 4-module GED exam, but they must be officially withdrawn from their school education, submit permission granted by their school boards, and hold written parental permission signed by a parent or guardian. They must obtain an Underage Waiver so they can sit for the four modules of the GED exam and work toward their GED diplomas.
In Florida, there’s no requirement to follow a prep course or take the official GED Ready Practice test prior to testing. Underage test-takers, however, may be required to attend prep classes and show the ability to successfully take the four-module GED exam through a practice test.
Florida GED Fee
In Florida, taking the four GED modules will set you back $128 (or $32 per sub-exam). You can register for the modular subtests one at a time, and you’ll only have to pay for what you take at that time. Students who choose Onsego’s online GED prep course will get 4 GED Ready tests for free.
If you want to see if you’re ready to take one of the modules, set up your GED account at GED.com/MyGED, and then you can purchase the GED Ready practice test, the only practice test that can predict if you’re likely to pass the real thing or not. You’ll receive a score report with directions on what topics you should focus on to be successful in the real thing. To be eligible for online GED testing, you are required to reach passing scores on four GED Ready practice tests.
The Online GED Test
In the past, there was never the option to take the GED exam via the Internet. To earn your GED, you had to show up in person at an official GED testing facility and pass the four computer-based GED modules.
With the introduction of the online proctored GED testing option, that has all changed in many states, but Florida has decided to suspend the online version of the GED test. Check out ‘The online GED exam’ to learn more about the online GED testing process.
If you take the exam online in a state that has no residency requirement, please be aware that you’ll have to add the cost of four GED Ready tests as well.
To qualify for the online GED test, you’ll need to have reached passing scores on these GED Ready tests. There’s a practice test for each of the four GED subtests. You must purchase the GED Ready tests at GED.com for $7.99 each.
GED students who are registered with Onsego Advantage Plans receive four GED Ready tests at no charge. The Advantage Plans include vouchers for four of these tests, a fantastic $32 bonus!
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Last Updated on July 25, 2025.