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Exams Required for Certification

About the Certification Exams

New York State certification requirements typically include one or more assessments from the . The test requirements for each certificate title can be found through the . Certificates may require the:

  • OR
  • (Career and Technical Education Transitional A - Option B pathway for certificationÌýonly)
  • (Professional Speech and Language Disabilities certificateÌýonly)
Exceptions to the Test Requirements

Please note that individuals who are eligible for certification through the "Endorsement of a Certificate" pathway or the "National Board Certification" pathway are not required to take and pass tests.

NYSTCE Certification Exam Waiver

Information regarding requirements and instructions for requesting a waiver can be found at Certification Exam Waivers.

Examination Safety Nets

Please note that there is currently a safety net in place for the Educating All Students (EAS) exam. This safety net is automatically applied, and candidates are not required to take any further action to benefit from it.

For more details on this and other safety nets, please visit the .

If you have any questions regarding safety nets, please contact the NYSTCE team at certexams@nysed.gov.

Out-of-State Examination

Information regarding acceptance of out-of-state exams toward New York State Educator Certification can be found on the Out-of-State Exam webpage.

Test Registration and Preparation

Individuals can register for certification tests through the . This website includes resources for all NYSTCE tests and information about test fees, schedules, locations, test design and frameworks, score reports, alternative testing arrangements, and study guides.

Reporting and Submitting Scores

NYSTCE test scores are automatically reported to the TEACH system on the specified score report date, even if individuals have not applied for certification yet.

When registering for tests, please make sure to provide the name, date of birth, and the last five digits of your social security number that is listed in your TEACH account. If your information does not match TEACH, you must submit a formal request to have your information changed

  • To change your information in TEACH, refer to: TEACH Help for Applicants
  • To change your information with Pearson, go to the and enter the following:
    • "About my Account"
    • "How do I update my account?"