Cantonese (120)

Candidates who score within 0.5 standard error of measurement (SEM) of the passing score on a required NYSTCE test may apply for a waiver.

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Format	Computer-based test (CBT) 50 selected-response items and 3 constructed-response assignments
Time	3 hours and 45 minutes total appointment time 20 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 3 hours and 25 minutes testing time
Test Dates	By appointment during testing windows. View testing windows and scheduling deadlines.
Test Sites	Offered at specific test centers in New York. View test center locations. To find specific test dates, use the seat availability tool .
Passing Score	520
Notes	Please be aware that you may be able to hear other candidates taking Content Specialty Tests in Languages Other Than English (LOTE) during your exam. You will be given earplugs (and you may request a set of noise-reducing headphones) to help mitigate any noise you may hear. (Note that all candidates taking LOTE tests receive a specific set of headphones that must be used for taking the listening and speaking portions of the test.)
Test Features	This test includes one or more assignments that allow you to handwrite and scan your responses. Review the tutorial video and scanning instructions . These scanning instructions, which include a sample response sheet from a Mathematics test, will be made available during your test. For your reference, a sample response sheet from a Cantonese test is provided on this website to show you what your response may look like. This test includes one or more assignments that require you to record a spoken response. View the Speaking Assignment tutorial .
Test Fee	$122 Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Score Reporting	View score report dates.
Testing Policies	When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read the rules and policies now.
Alternative Testing Arrangements	Read about how to request alternative testing arrangements.
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