GACE® Assessments

The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE®) is Georgia's state-approved educator certification assessment program. The purpose of the GACE assessments is to help the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) ensure that candidates have the knowledge and skills needed to perform the job of an educator in Georgia's public schools. These computer-delivered assessments have been developed by the GaPSC and Educational Testing Service (ETS).

All GACE assessments are aligned with the state standards for the P–12 curriculum and with state and national content standards. Each GACE test was developed with diverse representation of Georgia educators from across the state, including the participation of committees of Georgia educators, educator preparation faculty, and other content and assessment specialists, including individuals from school systems, local schools, institutions of higher education (public and private), and other stakeholders. In other words, each GACE assessment was developed by Georgia educators to measure competency on what is taught in Georgia's P–12 classrooms.

Testing locations: GACE assessments are given at both the CSU Testing Center (STN 15089A) and the Prometric Testing Center (5002). 

Registration: To register for an assessment, visit gace.ets.org. You can choose to test at the CSU Testing Center (listed as Columbus State University)
or the Prometric Testing Center (listed as Columbus - University Avenue).

The GACE Paraprofessional Assessment is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals and measures skills and knowledge in reading, math, and writing, as well as the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to assist in classroom instruction. Visit the GACE website for detailed information about the test, including study materials and current guidelines and restrictions.

GACE retesting policy: You cannot retest within 28 days. If you attempt to retest within the 28 day waiting period, you will forfeit your test fee.

You can view your unofficial scores at the end of the test. Official score reports are mailed to you approximately one week after the test date. Scores are also reported to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).  Your official score report provides your passing status.

Cost: $70.  Payment is made online when you schedule your appointment.

Required ID: Your identification must be valid (unexpired), original, and include your full legal name, a recent photo, and signature. Acceptable IDs include passport, government-issued driver's license, state ID, or military ID. See the GACE Paraprofessional website for specific requirements, including acceptable and unacceptable IDs.

To schedule an appointment: First visit the registration page to indicate you have read the above information and are ready to schedule your appointment. Then select GACE Parapro Assessment from the dropdown menu.