Adult Basic Education Test Preparation

Adult Basic Education Tests (ABE) are used by educators to provide a foundation for effectively assessing skills and knowledge of adult learners. Each ABE test is used for a different purpose, such as:

• Those who did not finish high school with a diploma
• Adults whose second language is English
• Determining Career and College Readiness

Preparing for ABE Tests will help you move forward in life, whether that be college or a career.

• ABE - Educational Functioning Levels (EFL)
• GED Equivalent Tests
• English as a Second Language (ESL)

The purpose of the GED and GED equivalent tests is to measure basic skills for those who did not earn a high school diploma and to give them the opportunity to gain a higher level of education or a career of their choosing.

GED – The GED is provided by Pearson. It is used as part of a start-to-finish program for adult learners. The GED ensures that an adult’s high school equivalency (HSE) credential signifies he or she has the skills and knowledge necessary to take the next critical steps in their life. There are four test section on the GED: math, science, social studies, and reasoning through language arts. 

TASC – DTC|CTB designed the TASC to show the same basic knowledge and skills as high school students for those who are college and career ready. There are five test sections on the TASC: reading, math, social studies, and writing.

HiSET – The HiSET was created by ETS, to help those who want to pursue a career or continue their education. The test consists of five test sections: language arts (reading and writing), mathematics, science and social studies. 

English as a Second Language (ESL) Test, also called English as a Foreign Language (EFL), is an English language test for nonnative speakers. ESL Tests are used to measure English language proficiency, which tests skills of job applicants, current employees and personnel seeking promotions.

TOEIC - The TOEIC is provided by ETS, assesses English-language speaking and writing skills for the workplace. It consists of two tests: Listening & Reading Test and the Speaking & Writing Test.

IELTS for Work - This is used for those who are going to English speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs. It contains four sections: listening, reading, writing and speaking. 

BEST Plus & BEST Literacy - The BEST tests measure English language skills of adult English language learners. The BEST Plus measures your oral proficiency skills. Where the BEST Literacy test measures reading and writing skills. 

TABE CLAS-E - The TABE CLAS–E measure adult learners' English language proficiency and helps people in their career paths. The test consists of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

The ABE test emphasizes basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency, and problem-solving. JobTestPrep offer various practice ABE tests to prepare you for the exam. Our practice packs include study guides, practice tests, answers with explanations to help you achieve high score on the exam. Start preparing for the exam today.