Test Dates

Refer to the following table for registration options and deadlines for each paper-based test administration. Not all tests are available on all test dates; refer to "Test Selection" for availability.

Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
(additional fee applies)
Emergency Registration Period
(additional fee applies)
Score Report Date
Regular registration available online.
Regular Registration available by U.S. mail.
Late registration available online.
Late registration available by U.S. mail.
Emergency registration available online. Emergency registration available by telephone.
Sept. 24, 2011 Aug. 19, 2011 Sept. 2, 2011 Sept. 2–16, 2011 Sept. 7–16, 2011 Oct. 24, 2011
Nov. 12, 2011 Oct. 7, 2011 Oct. 21, 2011 Oct. 21–Nov. 4, 2011 Oct. 26–Nov. 4, 2011 Dec. 16, 2011
Feb. 18, 2012 Jan. 13, 2012 Jan. 27, 2012 Jan. 27–Feb. 10, 2012 Feb. 1–Feb. 10, 2012 March 19, 2012
April 21, 2012 March 16, 2012 March 30, 2012 March 31–April 13, 2012 April 4–April 13, 2012 May 21, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 18, 2012 May 18–June 1, 2012 May 23–June 1, 2012 July 6, 2012
July 14, 2012 June 8, 2012 June 22, 2012 June 22–July 10, 2012 June 27–July 10, 2012 August 13, 2012
The deadline for submission of requests and all necessary documentation for alternative testing arrangements is the regular registration deadline. Because of space, staff, and time constraints, there can be no assurance that requests received after this deadline can be accommodated.
Internet registration information
Internet Registration
All registration periods. To register on the Internet, your registration must be completed by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the registration deadline for the period.
Mail registration information
U.S. Mail Registration
Regular and late registration periods only. To register by mail during the regular registration period, your registration materials must be postmarked by the regular registration deadline. During the late registration period, your registration materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the late registration deadline.
Telephone registration information
Telephone Registration
Emergency registration period only. To register by telephone, call 1-413-256-2882, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday–Friday, excluding holidays. You must call by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the emergency registration deadline.

The test administration schedule is designed to provide multiple opportunities for teacher certification candidates to take the tests they need for licensure in New York State. However, because of the number of test administrations offered, the registration deadlines and score report dates for some consecutive test administrations overlap. Therefore, for some test dates it is not possible for candidates who do not achieve a passing score to register for the subsequent administration without incurring late or emergency registration fees. Candidates are advised to check the administration schedule in advance and plan retake opportunities accordingly.