Both the communication and literacy skills test and the subject tests are scheduled for a maximum of four hours apiece. More information about the tests is provided in the Test Information Booklet for the Massachusetts Educator Certification Tests. On each scheduled test date, the tests are offered at up to six different locations across the state. Information on test locations is given to examinees after they register for the tests. Alternative testing arrangements are available for candidates who are not able to take the tests under standard conditions.
Additional information is provided in the registration bulletin.
The fees were established to meet the costs of test development, registration, administration, security, scoring, and score reporting. The fees go directly to the testing company to cover these costs. The Registration Bulletin for the Massachusetts Educator Certification Tests includes information about test registration, administration, score reporting, and the Rules of Test Participation. The Test Information Booklet for the Massachusetts Educator Certification Tests includes information about the tests and sample test items. The Automated Information System is available 24 hours daily.