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Typing Test

You have the option to take this test on the 1st and 3rd Monday* of each month at 7:00 pm (December 2011) and 6:00pm (Starting January 2012)   and on one Saturday of each month at 1:30 pm.  You will be given two 3-minute practice tests and two 5-minute actual tests.  Your certificate will be issued upon completion of the test.  Please call (916) 686-7783 to pre-register for next testing date.  
 

Saturday dates:

 February 25. March 17, April 28, May 12, and June 16. 

*Dates subject to change.   Check online registration for current dates at:  egusd.net/adulted

Test results and certifcates are given at time of test.


Fee:  $15 ($10 for retakes)
Location:  EGACE 

Microsoft Certification Examination

MOS.PNGWe are an authorized testing center for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Microsoft Computer Application Specialist (MCAS) exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, or other Microsoft applications.  Please call (916) 686-7783 for next testing date.

Applicants must provide testing voucher purchased from www.certiport.com
Location:  EGACE 

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Paraeducator Examination

This test is given on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm.  You have until 4:00 pm to complete the test.  You will have the option to take this test on the following Saturdays at 8:30 am:  August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 10,  February 25, March 17, Aprils 21, May 12 and June 16.  The 2-part test covers math and English skills.  Review study guides are available for both subjects for $2 each.  Please call (916) 686-7717 to register or for more information.

Fee:  $15 ($10 for retakes)
Location:  EGACE

No refund

Test results will be mailed and can take up to 10 days to process. 

Custodial Test

This test is given on the 1st and 3d Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm.   The test is offered on the following Saturdays at 8:30 am:  August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 19, January 21, February 25, March 17, April 27, May 19, and June 16.  Please call (916) 686-7717 to register or for more information.

Fee:  $15 ($10 for retakes)
Location:  EGACE

No Refunds.

Test Results are mailed and can take up to 10 days to process.   

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GED Testing

The total test battery consists of five tests:  writing, social studies, science, reading and mathematics.  On the day of your test, arrive 15 minutes early.  You must show a valid photo i.d.  LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  Should you arrive late, you will be required to reschedule and pay the $15 NO SHOW FEE.  If, for any reason, you are unable to make your scheduled date, you MUST call our office to cancel your appointment before noon on theFriday prior to your test.  Again, there is a NO SHOW FEE OF $15.  This fee is figured on a per-test basis. 

Fee:  $200* ($175 for students enrolled in GED preparation classes at EGACE who have completed 40 hours of class work and required assessments as verified by the instructor)
* or $45 per exam ($40 per exam for eligible students)
Retake Fee:  $45 per exam ($40 for eligble students)

English and Spanish testing is by appointment only; call (916) 686-7717 to schedule the exams.  Please choose your test date carefully; there is a $15 no-show fee.


GED Testing Schedule:
English Test – Mondays, August 29, 2011-June 6, 2012, 3-8 pm.  Tests offered alternate weekly.
English Test – Call for date.

Group 1:  Reading, Social Studies and Science
Group 2:  Math and Writing
Spanish Test – Wednesdays, September 7, 2011 - May 30, 2012, 4-8 pm.  Tests offered vary by date.  Call for specific information about dates and subjects.
Spanish Test –Call for dates, 8:15 am-12:30 pm

 

GED test preparation classes available in English, Spanish and online.
Call (916) 686-7717 for more information

GED testing accommodations are available upon request.

Assessment Center

We work with the Department of Human Assistance and Department of Rehabilitation to provide additional assessment and career counseling for their clients.  Services are by referral and appointment only.  For more information, please call (916) 686-7717.