Health Career TABE Testing

Educators use TABE® testing to provide a solid foundation for effectively assessing the skills and knowledge of adult learners. The TABE test consists of Reading Comprehension, Math Computation, Applied Math and Language. TABE remains the most comprehensive and reliable academic assessment product in adult basic education.

TABE Test Information

• Cost is $15.00
• Pre-Registration is required before the day of testing and is only available online
• Testing is offered once a week, in Room D-3 alternating:
  • Wednesday morning at 9:00 am or
  • Thursday evening at 5:00 pm
• Must have a valid Government Issued I.D. to take test
• Test scores expire after 2 years
• CAE does NOT accept test scores from other schools
• There is no transferring from one test date to another. If you miss your scheduled test date you will have to re-register and pay the $15 fee.

Retake Policy

• Candidates must wait 2 weeks to re-register and pay $15.00 for a retake of the failed portions of the TABE test.
• The candidate may take the test for a total of 3 times.
• If a candidate has failed on the 3rd attempt, they will be referred to the Academic Department for refresher classes and will have to wait 2 months before they can register to take the TABE test again..

Required scores per program:

• Vocational Nurse - Must pass each test at an 11.0 or above
• Nurse Assistant - Must pass each test at an 8.0 or above 

To Register: 

1. Click here to register online 

Practice Test Website: Free Test Prep and Practice Tests (test-guide.com) Mometrix Test Preparation - Prep That Empowers Union Test Prep by Become Tabetest | Tests of Adult Education
TABE Level A Practice Book Available for purchase at: Clovis Adult Bookstore ISBN #: 978-1-259-58779-5 $22.67 with Tax

• If you tested and scored at a lower level than desired, you can visit our Academic Department, and they can recommend classes based on your test scores.
• English and Math classes are available for registration in our Academic Depart.
• Day and evening classes are available.
• For more information, please contact the Academic Department at (559) 327-2856.