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The Testing Center offers a variety of secure testing services to students, faculty, and the surrounding community.
We offer the following tests:
- Accuplacer Next-Generation
- CLEP
- Florida Civic Literacy (FCLE)
- Foreign Language Achievement Testing Services (FLATS)
- Pearson Vue (includes GED, CJBAT, Pharmacy Tech)
- Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
- Testing for Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Follow the policies to ensure you’re on track to ace the exam:
- Bring a TSC photo ID or valid government-issued ID (driver's license or state identification card)
- Check our schedule for hours of operations and other scheduling specifications.
- Arrive at least one hour prior to closing.
We offer a variety of testing options to accommodate all types of students.
Check out the links below or our website for more information.
Testing for Course Advisement
Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
The Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is a computerized adaptive exam that is used to determine the mastery level of students in the academic areas of reading, writing and mathematics.
The PERT is administered on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday. PERT is untimed, but please allow a minimum of three hours for testing in all subjects: English, Reading and Math. Please see the Testing Center Hours of Operations for available testing times.
More PERT information: https://www.tsc.fl.edu/student-life/testing-center/
Pert Study Guide: click here.
Program Admissions Tests
Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT)
The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) is administered to those who wish to become a certified Correctional or Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida. Access the CJBAT study guides as you prepare for your examination, then schedule your exam with the Testing Center's Workforce Testing Office at (850) 201-8282.
The Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) is the institution of choice for many local residents interested in pursuing a career in corrections or law enforcement. Interested? Visit the Florida Public Safety Institute webpage for details.
Nursing Program Admissions Test (HESI-A2)
The HESI-A2 Admission Test is the entrance exam required for all students applying to certain Healthcare Programs at TSC. For admission consideration, the TSC programs require a minimum score of 75 percent in each required section of the exam.
The fee for the test is $51. Fees may be paid in the Testing Center or the Cashier's Office. Students must schedule an appointment 24-48 hours in advance of the requested test date, and testing is available Monday through Friday at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Contact the Testing Center at (850) 201-8282 to schedule an appointment.
Accommodated Testing Services
If you are registered with TSC's Student Accessibility Services, you are eligible to take your advisement exams and course exams in the Accommodated Testing Center, located in the Fine & Performing Arts Building, 2nd floor, Room 219.
For more information about the Accommodated Testing Center, please call (850) 201-8271 or email ACCtesting@tsc.fl.edu
Contact Info
For more information contact the Testing Center by phone (850) 201-8282 or e-mail to: testingcenter@tsc.fl.edu.
Hours
Testing services begin thirty minutes after the opening of the office and students must arrive at least one hour before closing.
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Fine and Performing Arts Center, Room 208
https://www.tsc.fl.edu/student-life/testing-center/