Access testing is completed each school year for multilingual students to establish their level of English language proficiency. Teachers and school leaders use the data to determine programs, resources, and possible accommodations students may need as they continue to learn and comprehend the English language. Once students are entered into the multilingual program, they are only able to exit the program by completing the Access assessment and obtaining a specific score.

The students take four domains:

1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing

They will complete two domains per testing session. Access is a state assessment and requires students to test in-person at Gwinnett Online Campus. 

GCPS Access Testing Information

Parent Letter English

Parent Letter Spanish

Parent Letter French

Parent Letter Chinese

Parent Letter Korean

Parent Letter Vietnamese

Grades 1-3

Listening & Reading	Thursday, January 16, 2025
Speaking & Writing	Dates will be emailed according to the results of the listening/reading test day.

 

Grades 4-6

Listening & Reading	Thursday, January 16, 2025
Speaking & Writing	Tuesday, February 4, 2025

 

Grades 7-8

Listening & Reading	Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Speaking & Writing	Wednesday, February 5, 2025

 

Grades 9-12

Listening & Reading	Thursday, January 30, 2025
Speaking & Writing	Monday, February 10, 2025