Exam For Acceleration

Exams for Acceleration (EFA) are available for students in grades K-12 who wish to demonstrate proficiency in a grade level or course they have not previously completed. EFAs are only available to students with no prior instruction in the subject they seek to test out of.

Eligibility Criteria

• Grades 6-12: Students must score 80% or above on the EFA to accelerate in an academic subject.
• Grades K-5: Students must score 80% or above on criterion-referenced tests in all core areas—language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—to skip a grade level.

Important Information

• Students can take an EFA for a specific subject only once per testing window.
• High school students may attempt credit by examination for a specific course no more than twice.

If you're interested in an EFA for your child, please email your campus principal and cc our Advanced Academics Secretary at amacastill@wisd.us to register by the deadlines below.

Credit By Exam/Grade Acceleration

Registration Deadlines

• Window 1: November 14, 2025
• Window 2: December 18, 2025
• Window 3: May 8, 2026
• Window 3: June 26, 2026

Testing Windows

• Window 1: December 15-19, 2025
• Window 2: February 2-5, 2026
• Window 3: June 8-11, 2026
• Window 3: July 27-30, 2026

Resources

Study Guides