Northland Pioneer College offers a variety of positive, distraction-free testing environments for NPC students and local community members. Services include:
High-Stakes Testing
Certification exams proctored by certified proctors. Some examples are: GED, CompTIA, AZ Real Estate License, Teacher and Principal certification, Pharmacy Tech, CLEP, and EMT/Paramedicine.
These exams are offered at one of two Pearson VUE testing centers at NPC's Show Low and Holbrook locations.
NPC HIGH STAKES TESTS INCLUDE:
High School Equivalency (GED®) Testing
NPC testing sites administer High School Equivalency (GED®) testing. The GED® test measures your knowledge and academic skills against those of today's traditional high school graduates. The test covers four subjects: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies. The test is taken on a computer through Pearson VUE and is made up of the following types of questions: multiple choice, drag and drop, hot spot (select an area), fill in the blank, short answer and extended response. You may take the entire exam at once, or schedule individual components on different dates.
COST: The four-part test costs $164, or $41 per section/module. (Fees are set by Pearson VUE -- not by NPC!)
*Arizona also requires that you pass the Arizona Civics test in addition to passing the GED® test (Add $9).
- Once you have paid for and scheduled the test, you must appear in person with required identification at one of NPC's two Pearson VUE testing sites to take the GED® exam.
- All test scheduling and payment is done through Pearson VUE at https://ged.com or by calling (877) 392-6433. Any test cancellations must also be made through Pearson VUE.
- See the Pearson VUE frequently asked questions page for more details.
Certification Exams through PearsonVue, etc.
NPC's Show Low and Holbrook locations are certified testing sites for Pearson VUE, administrators - one of the world’s largest providers of computerized certification testing. Just about every exam available through Pearson VUE can be taken at the NPC testing sites.
CLEP Exams
What is CLEP Testing?
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) helps you earn college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. It is accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and is administered in more than 1,800 test centers.
If you’re planning to go to college, CLEP can help you save money and time. And you may already have the right knowledge and skills.
- Speak to an NPC Academic Advisor to learn about how the credits apply and/or are accepted!
- Over 33 exams are available!
- Cost is $89 to CLEP, and a $25 Proctoring Fee paid to NPC per test
INFORMATION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF CLEP SCORES TAKEN AT NPC CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.AZTRANSFER.COM.
Academic Testing
Academic testing includes exams such as internal/external exams and make-up exams. Academic testing is by appointment only and can be proctored at any of our campus locations.
Accessibility Testing Accommodations
If you require modified conditions for testing, you will need to register your accommodations with NPC's Student Accommodation Services.
Testing Center Appointments
📆 To schedule an appointment for Testing Services, contact NPC's Testing Center:
Phone: (928) 536-6211 ext. 6275 | EMAIL
NOTE: Placement Testing is by appointment only with an NPC academic advisor. Reach out to the academic advisor nearest you for more information and to schedule an appointment.
