California Educator Credentialing Examinations

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Important Announcements

4/20/18

A new device has been added to the list of approved graphing calculators.
04/13/18

Registration for future paper-based testing and appointment scheduling for computer-based testing for the 2018–2019 program year opens in mid-July. Test availability for the 2018–2019 program year is expected to be similar to that currently offered, with specific test dates to be posted here in early May.
11/07/17

Test results release for the redeveloped CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest II and CSET Single Subject Science Subtests.
07/18/17

Welcome to the updated California Educator Credentialing Examinations website!
04/26/17

Registration is now open for the redeveloped CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest II and CSET Single Subject Science Subtests.
03/13/17

The period of validity of some examinations for certification is changing from five years to ten years effective 4/1/17.
08/30/16

Test results are now available in your account for two years.

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For Institutions

Vouchers are available for purchase by state education agencies and educator preparation programs to provide candidates with full or partial credit toward fees for test registration.

Related Links

Visit the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website
Early Completion Internship Option Candidates:
Visit www.nestest.com/california for information about the new required assessments.

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