General Information

The Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) is a standardized test designed to assess students' knowledge and understanding of civic literacy. This requirement applies to certain degree-seeking students under Florida law Rule 6A-10.02413.

To verify if you're required to take the FCLE, please visit DegreeWorks.

Lake-Sumter State College students (except dual enrolled) may take the FCLE if they have an active Canvas account and X-ID.  Lake-Sumter students must wait 24 hours in between testing attempts.

• The FCLE consists of 80 multiple-choice questions.
• You can mark and go back to questions if you wish; there will be a final chance to review your answers before you submit the exam.
• The exam is untimed; typically, it takes about an hour to complete the exam.
• When the exam is complete, the system will display a simple result: "Yes" if you passed or "No" if you did not.
• You must confirm your date of birth once you are logged into the system.

Preparing for the Test

• FCLE Study & Exam Prep Course in Canvas (including practice tests)
• Study Resources from the Library & Learning Center

Dual-Enrolled Students

LSSC Testing Center cannot accommodate FCLE testing for Dual Enrollment students at this time.

*While Dual Enrolled students may currently be taking courses at Lake-Sumter State College, they are required to take the FCLE at their currently enrolled high school.  Please contact your high school advisor/counselor or the Dual Enrollment office for more information.

Students who are in a Home School Program are permitted to take the FCLE in the LSSC Testing Center.

Make an Appointment

Students must schedule an appointment a minimum of 24 hours prior to their intended test day.

All students and examinees must arrive at the beginning of your appointment time.  For example, if you select a 9 am - 12 pm time slot, your appointment begins at 9 am, and you must arrive at that start time. 

Late arrivals will not be permitted to test and must reschedule.

All testers must have a scheduled appointment.  If you do not have an appointment, you will not be permitted to test.  Walk-ins are not permitted.

Register at the Leesburg campus Testing Center

Register at the South Lake campus Testing Center

Pay the Fee (if required)

There is no cost to students for the first and second attempts on the FCLE.

A third attempt or more will incur a $20 testing fee.  All third or more attempt testing fees must be paid online with credit or debit card only. Cash is not accepted.