TExES Tests

About the Tests

The TExES tests are criterion-referenced examinations designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in relation to an established criterion rather than to the performance of other candidates. All of the tests in the TExES program contain multiple-choice questions. Some tests also have additional types of questions (e.g., open-ended written or oral responses). For more information about individual tests and test composition, see the preparation manual for each test.

Many TExES tests are available via computer at specially equipped test centers. The computer-administered (CAT) tests are administered separately from the paper-based (PBT) TExES tests. Most of these are offered on a continuous basis while others are offered during fixed or limited administration windows. See more information about the TExES CAT tests.

Back to Top

What's New in 2011-12?

New TExES Tests
When a new test is introduced, there is a grace period of one academic year during which both the new test and the test it will replace are offered. After that initial year, the new test will be required for certification in that field.

First offered in April 2011: TExES Superintendent (195)
No longer offered after May 2012: TExES Superintendent (064)

CAT Registration Deadlines
Registration for CAT tests offered on a continuous basis must be completed at least 2 days before the test date. Registration for the BTLPT Spanish and LOTE EC-12 tests must be completed within specific registration periods. Registration for limited-administration CAT tests must be completed at least 2 days prior to the start of the administration window. See Test Dates for more information about specific test dates and registration deadlines.

Test Day Procedures
All test takers will be photographed and fingerprinted as confirmation of their identity. See Confidentiality of Information for further information. If you refuse to be photographed or fingerprinted, you will not be permitted to test and your test fees will be forfeited.

TExES Superintendent Test (195)
The TExES Superintendent test (195) was offered for the first time in April 2011. This test is offered in a single five-hour test session. It replaces the two-session 10-hour TExES Superintendent test (064). If you wish to take this test and it does not appear in your Educator Profile under "View Examinations," ask your EPP to provide approval to take this test. See the test preparation manual for this test.

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) 4-8 (110), 8-12 (130) and EC-6 (194) Tests No Longer Offered
Beginning with the 2011-12 testing year, the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) 4-8 (110), 8-12 (130) and EC-6 (194) tests are no longer being offered. The PPR EC-12 (160) test should be taken in place of these.

Marketing Education 8-12 Certification Available Via Certification by Exam
Marketing Education 8-12 certification is now available for currently certified educators via certification by exam with an approved Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). See Certification-by-Exam Candidates for more information.

Interactive CAT Test Demonstration
An interactive demonstration of the TExES CAT tests is available in the ETS online registration system. This demonstration gives you a chance to see what a CAT test looks like and lets you practice navigating the test. There is an introductory section that includes basic navigation used in all tests. This is followed by sections with specific question types that are optional based on your test(s) of interest. You can choose to view some or all question types. The end is for everyone, with universal end-of-test actions, including the exit evaluation survey, reporting or canceling your scores and exiting the test. After you create your ETS testing account and log in, you can access this demonstration from the Test Preparation Resources link in the left-hand navigation.

Pre-Recorded BTLPT Spanish Webinar
A prerecorded webinar about the BTLPT Spanish test is designed to help you prepare to take the computer-administered BTLPT Spanish test. It provides information and tips you need to be successful and includes an overview of the two constructed-response sections (Oral and Written Expression) along with some common candidate miscues and tips for success for these sections of the test.

Back to Top

Registration Bulletin

The Registration Bulletin is a free publication that contains program information, test dates, contact information and registration procedures.

Back to Top

Fees for Tests and Related Services

Test Fees
$120 Test fee (per test)
$240 Superintendent (064) test fee*
$35 Late registration fee (paper-based tests)**
$75 Emergency registration fee (paper-based tests)**
$50 International site fee

*The Superintendent (064) test  is a two-session 10-hour test; both sessions are required. The Superintendent (195) test is administered in a single 5-hour session; the test fee is $120.
**Late and emergency registration fees are nonrefundable.

Additional Services
$15 Test, test center, test date or test session change during regular or late registration period
$75 Test, test center, test date or test session change during emergency registration period
$25 Multiple-choice score verification (not available for TExES CAT tests)
$35 Written response score verification (including braille written component)
$60 Multiple choice and written response score verification
$70 BTLPT Spanish; LOTE French, German, Spanish EC-12 written/oral response score verification
$20 Fee for returned check
$30 Additional processing fee for DANTES requests

The above amounts are exclusive of any Sales and Use, Value-Added or similar taxes.

Payment

  • Online and phone payments can be made by credit/debit card (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard® and VISA®). Any credit/debit card branded with one of the above five accepted credit card logos can be processed.
  • Online payments can also be made with an electronic check (e-check). Funds must be from a U.S. bank. 
  • Information about payments sent by mail is on the form for the service you are requesting

Payment Policies

  • All fees are stated in U.S. dollars.
  • All outstanding balances with ETS must be paid in full prior to registering for any ETS-administered tests.
  • All payments must be for the full amount.
  • If you do not have sufficient credit or funds in your account, your scores will be withheld, you will be unable to register for additional tests and an additional service fee of $20 will be added to your account. You will receive your scores as soon as the total outstanding balance has been cleared, unless your scores are being withheld for any other reason.
  • Services may be withheld for nonpayment of fees.
  • Refunds of test fees will be made in U.S. dollar denominations.
  • There are no refunds for service fees.
  • Additional policies for payments made by mail are on the form for the service you are requesting.
  • ETS reserves the right to add or remove payment methods at its own discretion.

Back to Top