Cantonese (120)

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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 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 3 hours and 30 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.)
Reference Materials Provided for This Test	This test includes one or more assignments that allow you to insert non-European characters using an input method editor (IME). Review the IME instructions (the instructions will be available during your test) and view the Input Method Editor (IME) tutorial . This test includes one or more assignments that require you to record a spoken response. View the Speaking Assignment tutorial .
Test Fee	$134 Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Score Reporting	View score report dates.
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