About the TABE Test

TABE Testing Fees

PSC students no charge.
  • Non-students, other institutions or re-tests $25.00
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The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is an assessment that measures your basic skills in Reading, Math, and Language. It is meant to point out potential areas of improvement needed for the successful completion and attainment of a vocational certificate. To see if your program requires the TABE test, please consult the College Catalog.

If your program requires the TABE, it must be taken within the first 6 weeks of attendance unless you are exempt (please see link below). It is STRONGLY recommended that students schedule the test as soon as their acceptance notification is received. While the TABE is not necessary for entry into our vocational programs, it is MANDATORY to graduate from the programs for a diploma.

The test consists of three sections and takes approximately four hours. All TABE exams are given by appointment only and requires at least 24 hours advanced noticed. To take the TABE exam, please schedule here.

Please review the College Testing policy located here before your exam.

Retesting

  • If you do not get the scores you need on the TABE, you can take the same version (A) in 6 weeks or schedule a different version (D) to retake in a week.
  • Retesting does not cost any additional fees.

Exemptions

You may be exempt from taking the TABE if you meet any of the following criteria:

  1. A student who was earned an AAS degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  2. A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in 2003-2004 or after AND who earned a Florida standard High School Diploma.
  3. A student serving as an active duty member of the Armed Forces.
  4. A student who is not able to pass the TABE and subsequently passes a state or national industry certification for their program of study
  5. A student enrolled in an apprenticeship program that is registered with the Department of Education in accordance with chapter 446.
  6. A student who self-identify a documented learning disability and is registered with the ADA Services & Resources office.

Equivalences

You will receive credit for the TABE if you have any of the following Basic Skills Equivalences:

  1. A student whose test scores (ACT/SAT/CPT/PERT) indicate placement at college level.
  2. A student who successfully completed an exit level developmental education course.
    1. MAT 0028 exempts Math.
    2. REA 0017 exempts Reading.
    3. ENC 0025 exempts Language.
  3. A student who scores 145 or greater on each section of the 2014 (or sooner) GED.

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