Portland Public Schools

Credit by Exam

Credit by Exam (CBE) is a process for ascertaining student proficiency in content standards and awarding credit for a particular course which is offered within the student's high school, without the student having to enroll or otherwise participate in the course. CBEs cannot be taken to make up for a failed course. CBEs typically are posted as “PASS” on the student transcript. If a student does not pass a CBE, it cannot be retaken. A CREDIT BY EXAM (proficiency exam) is not the same as a placement exam. Placement or final exams cannot take the place of a proficiency exam.

The World Language Credit by Exam (WL-CBE) is a web-based test that assesses proficiency and literacy in world languages. Typically,  four skill areas are assessed: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Credit is earned based on a student's lowest score in the four skill areas tested. [Learn more]      

Other content areas may be available through Credit by Exam. Contact the Learning and Credit Options Administrator to request more information. 

Contact:
Diane Berthoin-Hernandez, LCO/VS Prinicpal, vs-wlcbe@pps.net

Enrollment Windows:
CBEs take time to complete and time to score and process. Plan ahead to ensure that your results are posted to your transcript in time to meet your academic goals.

Here are the enrollment windows for each CBE:

• World Language Exam testing windows vary each year. See the annual schedule on the registration form. 

SENIORS 
PLAN AHEAD! In order to ensure that your grades and credits are posted to your transcript in time for graduation. Your World Language CBE tests must be taken by April 1 each year.