To enroll in the Central Piedmont high school completion and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, you need to take a placement test. For more information on these programs, please contact College and Career Readiness.
You must submit the application for your program before you can take the placement test. You cannot take the placement test until you submit your application:
Bring a valid, government issued photo ID to your test.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled test. You will take your test on Central Campus in the North Classroom Building, Room 1104.
Space for each test is limited.
You will take two placement tests: a reading test and a math test. These tests focus on academic reading and math skills based on everyday life and workplace situations. Plan for the testing session to last about four hours.
The Testing Center will provide handheld scientific calculators, scratch paper, and pencils on the day of your test.
Your test results will help your advisor place you into a class that meets your needs and that isn’t too hard or too easy. You will be tested on your English listening and reading skills. These tests focus on listening and reading skills based on everyday life and workplace situations. The test will take at least three hours:
If you need an accommodation for testing based on a documented disability, such as additional time for testing, contact Disability Services before scheduling your test.