Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Students seeking admissions into ABE Adult Basic Education/ GED® Prep programs must take the T.A.B.E. (Test for Adult Basic Education).
The results of the TABE are used as a guideline to determine the appropriate course placement and as a guideline for individualized instruction. After taking the TABE test, students complete a registration form and review their career or academic plans with the counselor. At that time, a schedule will be prepared outlining the course of study for the student. If the student meets the requirements for the GED®i-General Education Diploma Integrated option then students may begin technical instruction while also attending ABE/GED® preparatory classes to increase academic skill proficiency and preparation to take the GED® and earn their diploma.
The test is free to prospective ABE/GED® students and $30 for students interested in joining other programs.
Test Rules
- You should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the test. NO ONE will be admitted after testing begins.
- Bring a picture ID! You will NOT be admitted without one.
- All testing materials will be provided. Do not bring paper or pencils.
- Calculators and dictionaries are NOT allowed.
- Food and drink are NOT allowed in the testing area.
- DO NOT BRING CHILDREN who must wait. There is no childcare available.
- Test results may be picked up in person. Scores are not released over the telephone.
- Test results are kept on file at RTC for two years.
Prospective RTC Students may retest one time but will NOT be allowed to retest additional times without a minimum of 10 hours in remediation classes
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TABE Grade Level Requirements and Recommendations
Class | Level | RLA (Reading & Language Arts) | M (Total Math) |
Applied Cybersecurity | D | 9 | 9 |
Automotive Collision Technology Technician | D | 9 | 9 |
Automotive Service Technology 1 | D | 10 | 10 |
Automotive Service Technology 2 | D | 10 | 10 |
Brick and Block Masonry | D | 8 | 9 |
Cosmetology | D | 8 | 8 |
Electricity | D | 9 | 9 |
Facials Specialty | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration 1 | D | 9 | 10 |
Nails Specialty | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Patient Care Technician | D | 10 | 10 |
Pharmacy Technician | D | 10 | A11 |
Practical Nursing | D | 11 | 11 |
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality | D | 9 | 9 |
Surgical Technology | D | 11 | 10 |
Welding Technology | D | 9 | 9 |
Welding Technology - Advanced | D | 9 | 9 |
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Proctoring Online Exams
RTC Testing Center can be utilized for administering online tests for any college. There is a fee of $40 per test.
Students and colleges need to contact RTC's Career Pathways Coordinator and Testing Coordinator for more information.
Career Pathways Coordinator and Testing Coordinator Contact Information:
Office: (386) 647-4219