TABE Test

Summary

How and where to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) Test

Overview

The TABE test (Test of Adult Basic Education) is an adult basic skills assessment. The reading comprehension section of the test is required for application to certain programs. 

TABE Testing for Program Application

The TABE test is required for some curriculum (for college credit) and Continuing Education (not for college credit) programs, including Nurse Aide I (CNA), Basic Law Enforcement Training, Highway Patrol, and Continuing Education EMS training.

Nurse Aide I (CNA) 

Prospective Nurse Aide I (CNA) students can find information about the free reading test on Step #5 under the "Registration" section at the following link: Nurse Aide Program (CNA).

Please call the Nurse Aide office for directions on how to schedule a reading test at (828) 398-7878. 

Basic Law Enforcement Training & EMS - Woodfin Campus

Madison Campus

Contact Sherri Davis on the Madison Campus at (828) 398-7700 to schedule a TABE test.