The CLT8 and CLT7: a guide for parents
The CLT7 and CLT8 are the Classic Learning Test's exams for 7th and 8th graders. Families often use them as the yearly standardized test for homeschool.
Updated October 29, 2026
At a glance
| CLT7 and CLT8 | |
|---|---|
| Who | 7th and 8th graders |
| Sections | Verbal Reasoning, Grammar & Writing, Quantitative Reasoning |
| Time | About 1 hour 45 minutes online (paper: 2 hours 15 minutes) |
| Scores | Verbal 150 to 300 (Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing combined), Quantitative 150 to 300, composite 300 to 600. Norm-referenced. |
| Cost | $39 |
| How it is given | Online at home, given by a parent, in fall, winter and spring windows. Sections can be split over several days. Paper testing for homeschool groups of 15 or more. |
| Results | Within a week after the test is submitted |
How to practice
Owl Test Prep Junior is made for grades 7 to 10: reading passages from real classic books, grammar and math in short game-like rounds, with stars, stickers and a lesson for every skill. It is free with no account, and the family dashboard shows parents what each child has practiced.
The CLT8-style practice test has 120 questions with the real section timing and every question explained. It gives a raw score only (no official score or percentile); it is not the official CLT8.
Questions people ask
What grade is the CLT8 for?
8th grade. The CLT7 is for 7th grade; they share the same format.
How long is the CLT8?
About 1 hour 45 minutes online, or 2 hours 15 minutes on paper.
How is the CLT8 scored?
Verbal and Quantitative scores of 150 to 300 each, for a composite of 300 to 600.
Can parents give the CLT8 at home?
Yes. Parents give the online test at home during the testing windows, and results arrive within a week.
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