Florida Civic Literacy Exam

The Florida Civic Literacy Exam, or FCLE, is an assessment created by the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 6A-10.02413. It states that prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through an assessment prior to graduation. 

Taking the FCLE assessment on campus

This is the standard modality. You can make an appointment, or you may walk in. 

Taking the FCLE assessment remotely 

This modality is intended for students who live far from one of our four locations or who cannot attend in person for testing. The testing session is limited to three (3) hours. 

Please make sure of the following prior to your appointment: 

1. System Requirements

  • Check your system requirements match the mandatory browser configuration. (Mac OS Browser not recommended).
  • Important: If your system is not working properly to start on-time, your appointment will be rescheduled for a later date. 

2. Secure Browser Download

  • Download and install the Secure Browser. 
  • Important: If you do not have the Secure Browser installed prior to your appointment, you will be rescheduled for a later date. 

Important Information About the FCLE Assessment  Please read the following bullet points carefully: 

  • Processing of test scores can take up to seventy-two (72) hours.
  • Students who passed the FCLE while in high school are exempt from the postsecondary assessment. You must submit an updated transcript noting the successful completion of the FCLE to the Office of Admissions. 
  • If you are transferring to another institution, please request official transcripts to be sent to your other college or institution.
  • The exam is untimed and at no cost for FSW students.
  • The assessment is comprised of 80 questions, and you are allowed to go back and review them prior to submitting the exam. 
  • The passing score is sixty percent (60%) for forty-eight (48) questions correctly. Although you will not know what your score is at the end of the test, you will know if you passed the assessment or not. 
  • You have an unlimited number of attempts at the test. However, if you are graduating during the current term, you have to wait thirty (30) days between attempts. Otherwise, you may retake the exam after twenty-four (24) hours. 

Study Resources for the FCLE