Tomball Testing Center
The Testing Center at LSC-Tomball is located on the second floor Library building, Room L201. We provide a variety of testing services for students, faculty, and the community.
Schedule Appointment at Tomball
Schedule Appointment at Creekside Center
*Important Information for TSIA2*
Please follow the instructions below if you are needing to test for TSIA2. If you do not complete all of the required steps you will not be seated for testing.
Step 1: Determine if you need to take the TSIA2 or if you have previously tested for TSIA2
Step 2: If you need to test, please click the link READY TO TEST to request a testing ticket. It can take 24-48 hours for approval.
Step 3: Upon approval of the testing ticket, schedule an appointment to test at LSC-Tomball or LSC- Creekside by clicking the link above schedule an appointment and skip to step 5.
Step 4: If you have previously tested please click the link Previously Tested for TSIA2. In order for your scores to be retrieved from Accuplacer and uploaded to your MyLonestar profile. Once completed an advisor can assist you further.
Step 5: If you are testing please pay online by clicking Pay Online for Tests. You may also pay at the Cashiers office during business hours.
If you do not complete all above the steps you will not be seated to take the TSIA2 test.
TSIA2
TSIA Testing Guide
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Entering College
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Dual Credit
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| Pre-assessment activity must be completed before testing. Please be sure to print out a copy of your certificate and bring it with you to the Assessment Center. |
NEED TO TEST |
NEED TO TEST |
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If you are ready to take the TSIA2, please fill out and submit your test request form.
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READY TO TEST |
READY TO TEST |
| If you have already tested and completed the TSIA2 at your high school or prior college/university within the last five years. |
PREVIOUSLY TESTED TSIA2 |
PREVIOUSLY TESTED TSIA2 |
PLEASE NOTE:
All testing fees must be paid before testing at the Cashier office or online. Please present receipt.
No testing will begin within one hour of closing. The last hour is reserved for closing out exams that are already in progress
It is the Examinee’s responsibility to arrive early enough before closing time to finish an exam.
To protect the integrity of exams, photo identification is required.
Please do not bring children; they cannot be accommodated or left unattended while testing.
Please refer to the chart below for instructions on how to schedule appointments for each exam type. You may schedule same-day appointments if time slots are available. Appointments are required!
Physical PHOTO ID is required for all exams!
- Academic/Instructional Exams (Lone Star College Courses)
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- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Students must contact the instructor to ensure exam will be sent to the Testing Center prior to exam appointment.
- Avant
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- The cost is $25. Go to the Online Payment site to pay for the exam. Payment can also be made in person on the day of your exam.
Virtual/Remote
- Review the Avant Technology Guide to make sure your PC/Laptop meets the technology requirements.
- The cost is $25. Go to the Online Payment site to pay for the exam.
- Forward your receipt to the Testing Center via email: tctesting@lonestar.edu
- The Testing Center will respond within 1-3 business days with a link and instructions on how to schedule with the Remote Proctoring company. NOTE: the company will charge a $25 proctor fee which is separate from the exam fee paid to LSC.
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Thank you for taking the Avant Language Placement Test. Please present a copy of your Avant Placement
Test Score (given to you by the testing center) to registration. You should register for the appropriate Arabic, French, German, Italian, or Spanish class according to the chart below. You must register in person as the online system does not recognize your score as a bypass to the pre-requisites. You do not need a signature as the test score is your proof of placement.
AVANT Placement Levels
AVANT Total AverageCourse Placement
0 – 2.1 1411
2.2 – 3.5 1412
3.6 – 5.1 2311 or 2313 (Students who are heritage or native speakers of Spanish should take SPAN 2313.)
5.2 – 6.0 2312 or 2315 (Students who are heritage or native speakers of Spanish should take SPAN 2315.)
Your Avant Placement Test score will also appear in your iStar student profile. At the end of the semester, if you pass the class into which you place with a grade of a “C” or better, you may request PLA (Prior Learning Assessment) credit for the course(s) which you by-passed through this test.
- CLEP Exams
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Our proctoring fee is $15. Go to the Online Payment site to pay for the exam. Payment can also be made in person on the day of your exam.
- NOTE: You must obtain a CLEP registration ticket from College Board before you can test. See the CLEP site for more details.
Virtual/Remote
- Virtual options are not available for this exam.
- External Schools/ Correspondence Exams and TSIA2 Exam (non-Lone Star College Students)
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times. Select “External Schools” for your Exam Type.
- NOTE: You must contact your school BEFORE making an appointment and ask them to send us the exam information for academic exams or to send us a Remote voucher for placement exams. Exams should be sent to tctesting@lonestar.edu
- Our proctoring fee is $25. Go to the Online Payment site to pay for the exam. Payment can also be made in person on the day of your exam.
Virtual/Remote
- Contact your institution.
- Pearson Vue Exams
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Testing Options:
In-Person
Virtual/Remote
- Placement Exams for Lone Star College Students (TSIA2, Accuplacer Math, and Accuplacer ESL)
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Testing Options:
In-Person:
- PLEASE SEE ADMISSIONS OR ADVISING FIRST to ensure you need to test. Many students may be exempt from testing, and you need to find that out BEFORE submitting the form to us.
- Check your exemptions on the TSI Exemptions and Waivers site.
- Please click here to submit a request for placement testing.
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Complete the Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) through the Accuplacer Practice App.
- Pay for the exam online through the Online Payment site. Payment can also be made in person on the day of the exam.
Virtual/Remote:
- PLEASE SEE ADMISSIONS OR ADVISING FIRST to ensure you need to test. Many students may be exempt from testing, and you need to find that out BEFORE submitting the form to us.
- Check your exemptions on the TSI Exemptions and Waivers site.
- Please click here to submit a request for placement testing.
- Complete the Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) through the Accuplacer Practice App.
- Pay for the exam online through the Online Payment site.
- Wait for an email from the Testing Center and Accuplacer with a testing voucher number along with instructions for scheduling your remote exam with Examity.
- TABE Exams
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Testing Options:
In-Person
Virtual/Remote
- Virtual options are not available for this exam.
- TCEQ Exams (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Before scheduling an appointment, you must get pre-approval directly through TCEQ. See the TCEQ Website for more details.
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- Most exams are 3 hours unless otherwise stated. Be sure to check your exam length before scheduling your exam on the Licensing Exam site.
- NOTE: If you decide to retest on the same day, be sure to select the option that includes retesting on the scheduling page to ensure there is enough time for both exams in one day.
- If you have any questions on how to get started, please contact TCEQ directly at licenses@tceq.texas.gov.
- Our proctoring fee is $25 for each exam taken, including retests. Go to the Online Payment site to pay for the exam. Payment can also be made in person on the day of the exam.
- A valid (unexpired) driver’s license with photo AND the candidate approval letter will be required on test date.
- TCFP Exams (Texas Commission on Fire Protection)
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Testing Options:
In-Person
- Before scheduling an appointment, please submit your application and pay all invoices directly through your FIDO account.
- Use the "schedule an appointment" link to find available times.
- If you have any questions on how to get started, please contact TCFP directly at testing@tcfp.texas.gov. You can also visit the TCFP website for more details.
- Our proctoring fee is $25. Go to the Online Payment site to pay for the exam. Payment can also be made in person on the day of the exam.
- A valid (unexpired) government issued photo ID AND a valid (unexpired) ONLINE EXAM ELIGIBILITY FORM will be required on test day!
Virtual/Remote
- Virtual options are not available for this exam.
