Testing/Assessment
The CFCC Levy Center offers various tests for employment and college entry as well as the Official GED test. In addition, the Center provides interest and ability surveys to help the student focus on his or her future career goals.
Note: Pre-registration is required for most of the tests offered. Payment of testing fees must be made at time of registration. Call (352) 493-9533 to schedule tests.
TABE
Test of Adult Basic Education consists of Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Computation, Mathematics Application, Language, and Spelling. This test is given in the Survey format in Form 9 or 10 and serves multiple purposes:
Vocational Testing: Many vocational programs require a TABE test to be given in the highest level (A).
Fee: $10 for first-time testing and $5 for retesting.
Testing Time: Approximately 1 ½ hours.
Scheduling: Tuesday at 6 p.m. or Thursday at 9 a.m.. Pre-registration is required.
Testing for GED Prep: The CFCC Levy Center uses the TABE test to determine the student's educational level in order to help prepare them for the GED test or to remediate skills. In this format, the Locator test (35 min) is given to determine which level of TABE to give.
Fee: FREE
Testing Time: Approximately 3 hours.
Scheduling: Orientation Mondays at 10 a.m. - TABE exam follows orientation. Pre-registration is required.
CPT
Computerized Placement or Companion Test. Consisting of Reading, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic, and Algebra, it is used as a college placement test for students seeking an Associate in Arts (AA) degree and some Associate in Science (AS) degrees.
Fee: $10 and $5 for retests. Testing Time: Not timed. Usually takes approximately 1 ½ hours. Scheduling: Tuesday at 6 p.m. or Thursday at 9 a.m.. Pre-registration is required.
FLORIDA BASIC ABILITIES TEST
The Florida Basic Abilities Test (F-BAT) is designed for those who are pursuing a profession in law enforcement or corrections. A pre-test to prepare for the test is available free of charge.
Fee: $45 Testing Time: Approximately 2 hours
Scheduling: Every other Wednesday at 4:30 pm, every other Friday at 8:30 am
Pre-registration is required.
GED
General Educational Develop.m.ent. Candidates who pass the GED examination receive a State of Florida High School Diploma from the Florida State Department of Education. The test is comprised of Mathematics, Writing Skills, Reading, Science, and Social Studies.
Fee: $50 for entire test. Individual tests are $10 with an $11 charge for the Writing Skills test.
Testing Time: The entire exam takes one day to complete. Each Individual test has a time limit.
GED Scheduling: Potential testers must sign up during the specified registration period.
GED PRACTICE TEST
This test is designed to prepare and measure one's ability to pass the official GED test. Like the official test, it is comprised of Mathematics, Writing Skills, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. The CFCC Levy Center uses this test to determine the student's educational level in order to help prepare them for the GED test or to remediate skills.
Fee: FREE
Scheduling: Thursday at 9 a.m.. Pre-registration is required.
