TABE Remediation Process

Under state law, students enrolled in certain career programs must complete testing in basic skills by the sixth week of class. Program specific minimum levels are required, which are exit requirements for the award of a Career and Technical Certificate (CTC), sometimes referred to as a vocational or clock-hours program. No student can be granted a career or vocational certificate until the student achieves the minimum level of basic skills required for their program by the Florida Department of Education.

EFSC students whose initial TABE scores do not meet the minimum score requirement for their program may receive personalized remediation support before retesting. Students can contact the Testing and Assessment Center to explore free remediation resources and retesting options.

The 90-day waiting period to retest can be shorter for students who complete 30 hours of subject review through these options:

• Contact the EFSC Testing and Assessment Center to request enrollment in TABE Academy, an online program designed to improve academic skills or Request TABE Academy here.
• Purchase TABE study materials online.

Students are advised to begin remediation sooner, rather than later, in their program of study. It is important that adequate preparation occurs prior to retesting. Upon completion of the remediation prescribed for basic skill deficiencies, the student can request retesting at any EFSC Testing and Assessment Center.

Please note: TABE 13/14 is the current form of the exam. Each form  contains a different set of test questions that assess the same skills. Students begin by taking TABE 13. After completing remediation, they are retested using TABE 14. 

A minimum of 90 days or 30 hours of remediation per subject is required between administrations of the test forms. Students must alternate between the two forms until the required score is achieved.