The Assessment Center is located at the Lake Technical College main campus in Eustis.
If you are going to enroll in an Adult Education class OR a career technical program that is 450 hours or more, with the exception of Law Enforcement Officer and Correctional Officer applicants, you will take a state mandated Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) prior to enrollment. You must complete the Lake Technical College online application prior to testing: APPLY NOW
TABE Exemption: If you have a documented A.A.S. degree or above, earned a standard State of Florida high school diploma in 2007 or later, or earned a high school diploma via GED no more than two years prior to the start of class, you may be exempt from this requirement. A Career Advisor in Admissions will review your official transcripts to determine if you qualify for an exemption prior to testing. Please note, some high school diploma types/withdrawal codes do not qualify for TABE exemption.
Please allow 30 minutes for check-in for all tests. Testing fees are paid in the Business Office unless otherwise noted. All fees are non-refundable and tests must be taken within 30 days. All fees are subject to change without notice. The Business Office hours are Monday, 8am-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-4pm, and Friday, 8am-11:30am. Career Advisors are available to discuss test scores during the same business hours.
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TEST | COST | AVAILABLE | LENGTH OF TEST | PROGRAM |
TABE | $25; LTC applicants $50 (Non applicants) | M 8am-1pm | 5 hours | All career programs over 450 hours; |
CASAS | $25 | M 8am-5pm W 8am-2pm | 2.5 hours | ESOL |
| TEAS | $70 | M 8am-1pm W 8am-1pm | 3.5 hours | Emergency Medical Technician; Practical Nursing Must create an account prior to testing at www.atitesting.com |
| NFSI | $30 | M 8am-5pm W 8am-2pm | 2.5 hours | Firefighter/EMT Must meet with a Career Advisor prior to testing |
| Florida Ready to Work | No Cost | M-Th 8am-1pm | 3 hours | Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum Certifications |
| Basic Abilities Test (BAT) | $39, Paid to www.pearsonvue.com Florida Law | M-F Appointment made via PearsonVue | 90 minutes | Enforcement Academy; Correctional Officer |
GED® | Varies; Paid to www.GED.com | M-F Appointment made via www.ged.com | Varies | State of Florida High School Diploma |
ASE Tests | Varies; Paid to www.ase.com/myASE | T/Th Call LTC for Appointment | Varies | Industry Certifications |
NATE Tests | Varies; Paid to www.natex.org | T/Th Call LTC for Appointment | Varies | Industry Certifications |
Certiport Tests | Vouchers purchased at: www.certiport.com $15 proctor fee | T/Th Call LTC for Appointment | Varies | Industry Certifications |
| Pearson VUE | Varies; Paid to www.pearsonvue.com | M-F Appointment made via www.pearsonvue.com | Varies | Industry Certifications |
| Testing appointments may be available on other days for various tests. Contact a Career Advisor in Admissions to schedule an appointment. | ||||
Testing Accommodations: Testing accommodations and services are available to students with documented disabilities. If you have any special needs, please arrange an appointment a week in advance in the Admissions Office to meet with the 504 Coordinator and/or Dean of Student Services. Once proper documentation is on file, you will meet with the LTC representative to discuss your 504 accommodation plan. A testing appointment may be needed to accommodate your needs.
ASE Tests: Candidates for the ASE test register and pay through the ASE website, www.ase.com/myASE (leaving Lake Tech.org) or by calling Prometric at 1.877.346.9327. Once registered, bring your ASE ID (given at the time you register and pay) with you to test. ASE tests are offered by appointment only. Please call Lake Tech to schedule your testing appointment.
NATE Tests: NATE certification tests represent real working knowledge of HVACR systems and are designed to allow you to be certified in specific knowledge areas. You can earn installation, service or senior certification in one or more specialty areas. For a complete list of tests and to create a MyNATE account, visit www.natex.org (leaving Lake Tech.org). NATE tests are offered at various times by appointment only. Please call Lake Tech to schedule your test.
Certiport Tests: Certiport provides complete career-oriented certification solutions for business and IT professionals. Individuals must purchase a test voucher from www.certiport.com (leaving Lake Tech.org). For a complete list of tests, please visit their website. Test proctor fee of $15 applies and will be paid directly to Lake Tech on the day of the test. Certiport tests are offered by appointment only. Please call Lake Tech to schedule the appointment.
Lake Tech is an authorized testing center for the following:
- Pearson VUE
- North American Technicians Excellence (NATE)
- MyGEDTM
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- Certiport