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Paraprofessional Testing (ACT WorkKeys)

Take the first step toward your career as a paraprofessional

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To become a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois, you must hold a Paraprofessional Educator License (PARA). If you do not have an associate degree or 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited school, you will need to pass the WorkKeys Paraprofessional Exam as part of the licensing process.

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About the Exam


The WorkKeys Paraprofessional Exam costs $60 and includes two separate subject areas: Workplace Documents and Applied Math.

  • A score of 4 or higher is required to pass each section.

  • Each section begins with a 10-minute tutorial and two practice questions.

  • A four-function calculator is provided for the math section.

  • The full exam takes approximately 2 hours (55 minutes per section).

Please note: Should you need to retake a section, you are eligible to do so for up to 30 days after your initial testing date. The cost to retake a single section is $30.00. To schedule a retake, please call our office at (815) 636-3060 or contact us.

To take the exam, please bring:

  • A valid, government-issued photo ID

Visit the ACT WorkKeys Preparation Site for helpful tools to prepare for the WorkKeys exam.

Need accommodations, or to take the test in Spanish? Call our office at (815) 636-3060. 

Necesita acomodaciones o necesita tomar el examen en español? Llame a la oficina a (815) 636-3060.

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