Testing Center

Marion Technical College’s Pearson VUE Test Center provides testing services to customers seeking licensure, certification, academic admissions, and regulatory credentials.  This is one of only approximately 5,100 Pearson VUE centers in the world.  Many students seeking information technology, health and medicine, financial services, and academic credentials are able to earn licensure/certification through Pearson VUE.  Also, this center serves as Marion Technical College’s GED Test Center.

Pearson VUE provides more flexibility in testing and drastically shortens the time between registration and testing.  Test registration and scheduling takes place online through the Pearson VUE or its partners.  Most Pearson VUE exams provide unofficial results instantly, reducing the stress and anxiety of waiting days or even weeks before receiving results.

For more information about Pearson VUE, please visit:: www.pearsonvue.com.  To view an up-to-date listing of test currently offered, please visit:  http://pearsonvue.com/programs/

Marion Technical College is the official ParaPro Assessment Testing Center for Marion County.

For more information about the ParaPro Assessment or to schedule an appointment to take the assessment, please contact the Student Services office at (352) 671-4134.

Marion Technical college offers the computerized version of the GED exam. To register to take the GED exam, visit MyGED at www.ged.com.

• Test at your pace – You no longer have to wait for the allotted time to expire on each section before starting the next section.
• Same-day Results – Scores will be returned from the test within 3 hours of completion of each test module.
• Easy registration – Register for the GED test using an online connection at your convenience, anytime, any day of the week.

Since the 2014 Series GED test is computer-based, this allows us to test almost every day that MTC is open! To check available dates and register for the 2014 Series GED Test, visit MyGED at www.ged.com. You may also register by calling 1-877-EXAM-GED (1-877-392-6433) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please note that a credit or debit card is required to register. MTC does not process any payments for this examination. Also, it is not possible to register for a same-day exam at MTC, but in most cases next-day registration is possible.

Any person 16 or 17 years of age desiring to register for the GED exam must be screened for eligibility and must have the appropriate paperwork submitted prior to registering for the GED. This includes TABE and Practive GED scores that meet the Marion County guidelines.

If you require special accommodations with the 2014 Series GED, please visit the Official GED Accommodations website by CLICKING HERE.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID/DRIVER’S LICENSE TO TAKE THE EXAM. IF YOUR IDENTIFICATION DOES NOT HAVE A FLORIDA ADDRESS LISTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.

** Testing Dates are subject to change based on District Wide Schedule**

Individuals enrolled in a post-secondary career and technical program must complete a basic skills test/assessment,  which has been approved by the State Department of Education, within the first six weeks of admission into a career  and technical program. The assessment given is called the PERT and measures skills in reading, mathematics, and  writing usage. (Exceptions: Students may meet criteria under Florida statute and be exempt from taking the PERT. Please contact student services to discuss these exemptions) If it is deemed that you will need to take the PERT exam, please contact the  Student Services office to schedule.

All state-approved tests for the basic skills requirement are valid for a maximum of two years as mandated in state  guidelines. Therefore, any valid test scores must be within two years of the program’s start date, and there must be  continuous enrollment in the program for the test scores to remain valid. The two-year validation window begins at  the re-enrollment dates and may require the student to re-test if the original test is outside of date.

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, FAC, career and technical programs of 450 hours or greater in length have a grade-level exit requirement for the areas of mathematics, language usage, and reading, which must be met by students prior to starting the last term. The programs are a part of the Statewide Course Numbering System to ensure the content is transferable statewide among institutions. Students who have mastered competencies are, therefore, not required to repeat those competencies. If a student does not meet the basic skills level required for completion of the program, remediation is provided through the Adult Education Program, online tutorial program, or TABE workbooks.

Want to study and be really prepared for your PERT Test? Study Guide

The TEAS test is required to enter the Marion Technical College Practical Nursing (LPN) program and the Professional Nursing (RN) program.

An applicant must score a 60% or higher to apply for the LPN and/or RN program.

Study material may be found on ATItesting.com  

Please call Student Services to schedule your TEAS test.

(352) 671-4134