* GCSEs are individual subject-based exams taken in a variety of subjects. Students typically take several GCSEs over a two-year period. A collection of GCSEs, often including certain core subjects, is considered equivalent to completing secondary education in the UK.
* GED is a single test that assesses a person's knowledge across several subjects. It's designed to demonstrate the equivalent of a high school diploma for those who didn't complete high school through traditional means.
While both can demonstrate completion of secondary-level education, their pathways and the assessment methods are different. Whether one is accepted as equivalent to the other will depend on the specific institution or employer receiving the credential. Often, further documentation or additional testing might be needed if using a GCSE or GED to apply for a program or job that expects the other.