Credit By Examination
32,000+
Exams Annually
K-12
Grade Levels
25+ Years
Experience
300+
Texas School Districts
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.
Credit Recovery
Recover credits for courses not completed or earn additional credits needed for graduation requirements.
Mastery-Based
Demonstrate what you know through comprehensive exams designed by curriculum experts and aligned to Texas TEKS.
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
Choose Your Exams
Browse available exams by subject and grade level. Select the courses where you want to demonstrate mastery.
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.
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
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
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
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
Who Can Benefit from CBE?
Credit by Examination serves various educational needs and student populations
Advanced Students
Accelerate through grade levels or earn early graduation credits by testing out of subjects already mastered.
Homeschool Families
Validate homeschool learning and earn official high school credits for college applications and transcripts.
Credit Recovery Students
Earn missing credits needed for graduation or make up courses that weren't successfully completed.
Self-Directed Learners
Students who have learned through independent study, work experience, or alternative educational methods.