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BEA—Mandarin (028)

The BEA—Mandarin (028) test is being revised. This test will be available until the revised test is available in 2022.

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Format Computer-based test (CBT)
40 selected-response items and 5 constructed-response assignments
Time 4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time
  • 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
  • 4 hours testing time
Test Dates By appointment during testing windows.
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Passing Score 220
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Test Fee $71
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