THE TESTING CENTER WILL REOPEN DECEMBER 1, 2023.
Beginning December 1, operation hours will be:
- Monday – Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
- Friday: Closed
Other testing locations:
- GED: TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 253-460-4364, https://ged.com/about_test/scheduling/
- DANBY: PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTERS (RENTON), 425-336-2797, www.danb.org/exams/test-center-exams
- ASE: PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTERS (RENTON), 425-336-2797, www.ase.com/test-centers-1
We are open to the community!
The mission of the Testing Center is to provide examinations to candidates in a professional, secure, and accessible environment that supports academic success.
We are a Pearson VUE test center and are committed to maintaining the highest compliance standards.
All exams and certifications are done by appointments only.
BE PREPARED!
- Non-expired, government-issued photo ID is required. No exceptions will be made.
- Do not bring children, as they cannot be left unattended on the campus.
- Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your test time to complete the admissions/check-in process.
- No personal items are allowed in the testing area (lockers are provided).
- Examples of items NOT allowed:
- Hats or headgear. Religious headgear will be inspected by the proctor before the candidate can be allowed to enter the testing room.
- Cellphones
- Any electronic devices
- Watches and fit bits
- Wallets
- Keys
- Purses and backpacks
- Gum, candy, and any other food or beverage items
- Mechanical or person writing instruments
- Examples of items NOT allowed:
Getting Here
Address: 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood WA 98499
From South onto South Tacoma Way:
- Turn left onto Steilacoom Blvd SW.
- Turn left onto Hagness Dr. SW.
- Take the first left at the roundabout, and continue to building 17, Administration.
- Testing Center is located on the 2nd floor of building 17, room 250.
From North onto South Tacoma Way:
- Turn right onto Steilacoom Blvd SW.
- Turn left onto Hagness Dr. SW.
- Take the first left at the roundabout, and continue to building 17, Administration.
- Testing Center is located on the 2nd floor of building 17, room 250.
Parking
- Visitor parking is available on the east, west, and north sides of building 17.
- No parking pass is needed.
Find us on the Lakewood campus:
Building 17 Room 250
Call: 253-589-6035
Email: testing@cptc.edu
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 10am-3pm.
TESTS OFFERED
Click on the tests below to view details and scheduling instructions.
The GED Series consists of four sections:
- Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)
- Reasoning through Language Arts (150 minutes)
- Science (90 minutes)
- Social Studies (70 minutes)
*Note: Candidates will not be able to schedule all four GED exams on the same day. Math and Language Arts must be each taken on separate dates. Science and Social Studies may be scheduled for the same day if time slots are available.
ELIGIBILITY
- Individuals who have not graduated from high school or is 19 years or older.
- 16-18 years old Washington State residents must have approval prior to scheduling the GED exam. See Approval to Test below for additional information.
- Home schooled students need a notarized statement from the parent.
- Individuals ages 15 or under are not eligible to take the GED in Washington State.
APPROVAL TO TEST
- Individuals under the age of 19 must get a "Request for Approval to Test GED Certificate" signed by their local high school official or school district.
- The Approval to Test form must be submitted to the Testing Center before a candidate is allowed to schedule any GED exam.
- Contact the Testing Center to obtain a form.
COST
- $30 per exam, total of $120 for all four exams.
SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM
- Online at www.ged.com, or
- Call the GED Testing Service Call Center at 1-877-392-6433, Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm CST.
PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAM DAY
- Must provide a non-expired, government-issued photo identification with candidate's name, date of birth, signature, and photograph.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time to complete the admissions/check-in process.
Exam length depends on exam type.
SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM
- Online at www.pearsonvue.com/danb, or
- Call the DANB Registration Call Center at 1-800-525-2586, Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm CST.
PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAM DAY
- Must provide a non-expired, government-issued photo identification with candidate's name, signature, and photograph.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time to complete the admissions/check-in process.
We are authorized through Prometrics to administer testing for ASE certifications.
COST
- There is a $10 fee for each administration of the ASE certification exam.
SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM
- You must first register with ASE online at www.ase.com.
- Once you receive your ASE eligibility/confirmation ID #, contact the Testing Center to schedule your exam.
- Phone: 253-589-6035, or
- Email: testing@cptc.edu.
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Make sure to have your ASE eligibility/confirmation ID # ready when scheduling.
English Placement
| SCORE | CPTC ENGLISH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 3 or 4 | ENGL& 101 |
| Below 3 | Directed Self-Placement |
Math Placement
| SCORE | CPTC MATH COURSE |
|---|---|
| Level 3 or 4 plus completion of appropriate high school math courses. See Entry Coordinator or Advisor for details. | Any CPTC math course except MATH& 151 |
| Level 3 or 4 plus B or better in high school pre-calculus or higher course | Other entry level Math courses including MATH& 141. |
| Below level 3 | Directed Self-Placement assessment |
English Placement
| SCORE | CPTC ENGLISH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 165 or Higher | ENGL& 101 |
| Below 165 | Directed Self-Placement |
Math Placement
| SCORE | CPTC MATH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 175 or Higher | ANY CPTC MATH (Pre-reqs must be met) |
| Below 175 | Directed Self-Placement |
English Placement
| SCORE | CPTC ENGLISH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 460 or Higher | ENGL& 101 |
| Below 460 | Directed Self-Placement |
Math Placement
| SCORE | CPTC MATH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 550 or Higher | ANY CPTC MATH |
| 520-549 | ANY CPTC MATH (EXCEPT MATH& 151) |
| Below 520 | Directed Self-Placement |
English Placement
| SCORE | CPTC ENGLISH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 246 or Higher | ENGL& 101 |
| Below 246 | Directed Self-Placement |
Math Placement
Directed Self-Placement only
English Placement
| GRADE | Class year | CPTC ENGLISH COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| B- or Higher | Must be in Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Year | ENGL& 101 |
Math Placement
| HS MATH COURSE | GRADE | CPTC MATH COURSE |
|---|---|---|
| ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY | B | Directed Self-Placement |
| ALTERNATE TO ALGEBRA II | B | Directed Self-Placement |
| ALGEBRA II | B | MATH& 107, 141, 146 |
| PRE CALC | B | MATH& 107, 141, 142, 146 |
| AP CALC, AB, OR BC (NO AP EXAM) | B | MATH& 107, 141, 142, 146 |
| AP STATS (NO AP EXAM) | B | MATH& 146 |
English Placement
| SCORE | CPTC ENGLISH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 19 or Higher | ENGL& 101 |
| Below 19 | Directed Self-Placement |
Math Placement
| SCORE | CPTC MATH COURSE |
|---|---|
| 26 or Higher | MATH& 151 or Higher |
| 22-25 | MATH& 107, 141, 146, 147 |
| Below 22 | Directed Self-Placement |
| TEST | SCORE | PLACEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | IBT 61, CBT 178, PBT 500 or Higher | ENGL& 101 |
| IELTS | 5.5 or Higher with no individual band score lower than 5.0 | ENGL& 101 |
