Skip to Content Skip to Menu
California Educator Credentialing Examinations
  • View Cart
  • My Account
  • Contact Us

  • Home
  • Assessments
  • Prepare
  • Register
  • Get Results
  • Policies
  • Find Info
  • Home
  • Assessments
  • CSET: English

CSET: English

CSET: English consists of 4 subtests:

  • Subtest I (test code 105)
  • Subtest II (test code 106)
  • Subtest III (test code 107)
  • Subtest IV (test code 108)

You may register to take any one subtest or all four subtests in a single test session.

Format
Computer-based test (CBT) only:
  • Subtest I: 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Subtest II: 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Subtest III: 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest IV: 4 constructed-response questions
Content
Review the test structure for CSET: English links to a PDF.
Dates
By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays). Check appointment availability opens in a new window.
Session Length
Subtests I and IV: 1 hour and 30 minutes per subtest
Subtest II: 1 hour
Subtest III: 2 hours
All 4 subtests in a single session: 6 hours
Learn more about how the subtests are administered in a single session.
15 additional minutes are provided to complete a nondisclosure agreement and tutorial. Any time taken for breaks is considered part of your available testing time.
Locations
Locate a test center opens in a new window.
Fees
Subtest I: $72
Subtest II, III, and IV: $75 per subtest
$297 for all subtests taken together
Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Passing Score
220 per subtest
Test Results
Subtests I & II: Test results are available within 5 weeks of testing.
Review test results release dates.

Subtests III & IV: Test results are available within 7 weeks of testing.
Review test results release dates.
Policies and Rules
When you register, you agree to abide by all testing policies and rules. Read them now.
Before you test, review the list of materials that are prohibited at the test center.
Preparation
View the preparation materials available for this test.



Tests may include questions that are evaluated for future administrations and do not affect a candidate's score.

Taking Multiple Subtests in a Single Test Session

If you register to take all subtests in a single session, you will be presented with one subtest at a time. Subtests are individually timed and are administered in consecutive order beginning with Subtest 1. After you complete a subtest, you will not be able to return to a subtest.


Top of Page

Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved.
Pearson, 300 Venture Way, Hadley, MA 01035

Information Sidebar
  • Assessments
  • CSET: English
    • Preparation Materials
    • Test Fees and Payment Information
    • Requesting Alternative Testing Arrangements
    • The Day of the Test
    • Policies