Proficiency Test
Effective July 1, 2019, the following policies, procedures, and costs will be in effect for all proficiency tests administered at Bakersfield Adult School.
Time: 5:00 p.m. Test candidates should report no later than this time to complete forms, pay fees, and have their identity verified. The tests are timed and will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. It will take approximately three hours to complete the battery of three tests.
Cost: $10.00 (for all tests)
CASH ONLY - NO CHECKS
Individual Tests:
- Reading - $2.00
- Math - $2.00
- Writing - $6.00
Materials Needed:
Ink pen and #2 pencil
All examinees must have picture identification. Acceptable picture identification includes a California driver's license or I.D. card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, a passport, a military I.D. card, or a government I.D. card. The examinee's name, birth date, signature, and photograph must appear on the above or on some combination of the above. A temporary driver's license, social security card, or birth certificate is not sufficient to prove identification.
Testing Dates
*No tests are given in July and December.*Cash Only*
Tests are given on the third Tuesday of each month with the following exception:
23/24 Proficiency Dates:
- August 19, 2025
- September 16, 2025
- October 14, 2025
- November 18, 2025
- December 16, 2025
- January 20, 2026
- February 17, 2026
- March 17, 2026
- April 21, 2026
- May 19, 2026
- June 16, 2026
- July - No Test
Reservations are not required to take the test; however, if additional information is needed, call Bakersfield Adult School at (661) 835-1855.