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Welcome: This site provides you information about California educator credentialing examinations. Here you can find test information, register for your test, prepare, and get results for the CBEST, CPACE, CSET, CTEL, RICA, NES, and WEST.
CBEST: Find information about the California Basic Educational Skills TestTM.
CPACE: Find information about the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination.
CSET: Find information about the California Subject Examinations for Teachers®.
CTEL: Find information about the California Teacher of English Learners®.
RICA: Find information about the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment®.
Find Test Dates, Sites, and More:
Important Announcements
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4/20/18
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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.
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11/07/17
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07/18/17
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04/26/17
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03/13/17
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08/30/16
Before You Register
After You Register
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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