The following tests are offered through KCC's Testing Services Office, which is also an authorized Pearson Vue and Castle Worldwide testing center.
| ALEKS |
Math placement test used by KCC. Replaces the ACT Compass test as of May 18, 2017. Students are able to both prepare for and take the test using this educational software. Results are used to place students in appropriate course. |
No fee for the initial test for the first five tests. There may be a fee for additional retests. |
| Accuplacer |
Reading placement test used by KCC. Replaces the ACT Compass test, as of April 4, 2016. Results are used to place students in appropriate KCC courses |
No fee for initial test. There may be a $10 fee for retests. |
| Remote Placement |
Available to those planning on attending another college. |
$25 |
| GED |
General Educational Development high school equivalency exam. |
Visit MyGED fees, registration & scheduling info |
| HiSET |
High school equivalency test |
Visit HiSET fees, registration & scheduling info |
| Exam Make-up |
Course make-up exams |
No fee |
| Correspondence |
Students who are taking a class at another school and need a proctored environment. |
$25 |
| American College Test (ACT) |
National achievement test required for admission to many college and universities. |
Fee information |
| A2 Entrance Exam |
Entrance exam for KCC's competitive-entry health careers programs. |
$54 |
| NATCEP |
Written competency exam for nurse aides required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. |
Fee information |
| NABCEP |
Photovoltaic and solar heating installation certification. |
Fee information |
| WorkKeys |
The ACT WorkKeys assessments include both cognitive and non-cognitive skills tests that enable you to compare your strengths and abilities to the skills require in the workplace. |
No fee |
| ParaPro Assessment |
The ParaPro Assessment is a test developed by Educational Testing Services to test the knowledge and skills of education paraprofessionals. |
$65 |