The TSI test will be administered at Ingleside High School - Please see your counselor for more information.

When to Take the TSI Test: Students entering a Texas Public College or University; Students entering a Texas public college or university may need to take the TSI Test before enrolling in any college-level coursework.

Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Students

Texas high school students planning to enroll in college courses that count for both high school and college credit under their school's dual credit or concurrent enrollment program are required to meet the program's eligibility requirements. These requirements may include passing the THEA Test. Consult with your high school academic advisor to determine whether you need to take the THEA Test as part of the requirements for entry into a dual credit or concurrent enrollment program.

Students Seeking Admission to an Educator Preparation Program

All students seeking admission to a state-approved Texas educator preparation program or alternative certification program are required to demonstrate college-level skills in reading, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics.

Test Description

The TSI Test consists of three sections: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Refer to the table below for descriptions of these sections. Each section of the TSI Test is designed to measure a student's academic skill against an established standard of competence. A student's score on each section of the test is based on his or her performance in relation to the skills being tested. Scores are not related to how well other students have performed on the same section.