CLT in North Carolina

Whether you are a homeschool family or a high school student preparing for college, the CLT suite of assessments is opening doors in North Carolina for thousands of students across the state.

Accepted by Colleges Statewide, Including the North Carolina University System

College-bound? Our Partner Colleges actively recruit CLT test-takers and recognize that students who take CLT exams reflect a commitment to meaningful education. CLT Partner Colleges also offer scholarships for a wide range of scores.

Fulfill NC Homeschool Testing Requirements

CLT3-8 and CLT10 exams fulfill North Carolina homeschool testing requirements.

According to the NC DOA, students must “have a nationally standardized achievement test administered during each academic year to each student. The test must involve the subject areas of English grammar, reading, spelling and mathematics. Records of the test results must be retained at the home school for at least one year and made available to DNPE when requested.”

How to Use CLT for the NC Opportunity Scholarship Program

Overview: Funding is provided to cover the cost of private school tuition and any additional expenses, including CLT4-7 and CLT10. Scholarship value is determined by income with a cap of $7,400.

Accountability: Participants must be administered a nationally norm-referenced test on an annual basis and provide aggregated student testing results for state reporting. CLT4-7 and CLT10 are approved to fulfill this requirement.

Homeschool: Scholarship funds cannot be used for homeschooled students.

Benefits of CLT Assessments

  • Can be taken online at home
  • Provide parents with a holistic and actionable teaching resource
  • Assess both aptitude and achievement
  • Utilize meaningful and timeless primary sources for reading content
  • Promote critical thinking and higher-level analysis
  • Continuity of assessments from 3rd – 12th grade

Testimonials

Joy A.

North Carolina Homeschool Mom

“My daughter is usually really stressed when it comes to this kind of testing. CLT made it super easy for her! She was able to take it at home and with no stress or anxiety! CLT made it super easy all around, making sure I had all the info I needed before proctoring the exam. I am so excited that I found out about you!”

Thomas Varacalli

Dean of the Honors College, Belmont Abbey College

“The Classic Learning Test is one of our most important partners. Every year, several students who take CLT come to Belmont Abbey College. We are so grateful for Jeremy Tate’s leadership.”

Kelly Gardner

Cary Christian School (Cary, NC)

“The test was beautiful, enjoyable, and more aligned to our school than previous standardized tests. The length and duration were ideal also. We look forward to the ease of data reporting and parent information.”


Get Started with Our Suite of Assessments

CLT®

For Grades 11-12

College entrance exam comparable to SAT® and ACT®

CLT10®

For Grades 9-10

College preparatory exam comparable to PSAT®

CLT3-8®

For Grades 3-8

Diagnostic and summative exams to track growth