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Credit By Examination

Earn credits through testing, perfect for acceleration, credit recovery, or demonstrating mastery. District and individual pathways available.

 
What is Credit by Examination?

 

Credit by Examination (CBE) allows students to earn high school credits by demonstrating mastery through testing, without taking the full course.

Acceleration

Advance through coursework faster by testing out of subjects you've mastered through self-study or alternative education.

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Credit Recovery

Recover credits for courses not completed or earn additional credits needed for graduation requirements.

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Mastery-Based

Demonstrate what you know through comprehensive exams designed by curriculum experts and aligned to Texas TEKS.

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Flexible Pathways

Individual students and school districts can access our testing services with specialized support for each path.

How Credit by Examination Works

 

Simple process designed for students and districts

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Choose Your Exams

Browse available exams by subject and grade level. Select the courses where you want to demonstrate mastery.

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Register & Schedule

Complete registration through our online shopping cart or bulk district upload. Online remote exams are available 24/7 and can be accessed around the world.

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Take the Exam

Complete your exam at the scheduled time. Score 80% or above to earn credit for acceleration.

Pricing Information

 

Transparent pricing for all Credit by Examination services

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District Pricing

$25 to $60 per exam

  • $25 Paper or Online District Proctored exams
  • $35 Online Remote exam using Proctorio
  • $50 to $60 Yearlong World Language Exams
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Individual Order Pricing

$50 to $125 per exam

  • $50 Paper exam (K-2 only)
  • $70 Online Remote exam using Proctorio (3-12)
  • $125 Yearlong World Language Exams
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Expedited Options

Paper Exam Expedited Shipping for District Orders

  • $20 (1-4 exams)
  • $40 (5-100 exams)
  • Add $40 per 100 additional exams
  • $50 Exam Inquiry Service
  • $35 Exam Extension Service
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Who Can Benefit from CBE?

 

Credit by Examination serves various educational needs and student populations

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Advanced Students

Accelerate through grade levels or earn early graduation credits by testing out of subjects already mastered.

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Homeschool Families

Validate homeschool learning and earn official high school credits for college applications and transcripts.

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Credit Recovery Students

Earn missing credits needed for graduation or make up courses that weren't successfully completed.

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Self-Directed Learners

Students who have learned through independent study, work experience, or alternative educational methods.

Support & Resources

 

Comprehensive support throughout your Credit by Examination journey

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Study Materials

Access course descriptions, sample questions, and study guides to help you prepare for success.

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Academic Support

Connect with our CBE specialists for guidance on exam selection and preparation strategies.

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Testing Policies

Review exam requirements, retake policies, and scoring procedures before registering.

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Get Started Today

 

Ready to begin your Credit by Examination journey? Use the links below to get started, or contact us for personalized guidance.

View Available Exams →

Register for Exams →

Questions? Contact us:

Email: UTHSPartnerCBE@austin.utexas.edu

Phone: 512-232-3503

Toll Free: 866-361-UTHS