Computer-Based Testing Now Available
The CTC is conducting a pilot of a computer-based CBEST. CBEST computer-based testing (CBEST CBT) is now available
during select five- or six-day testing windows at Pearson Professional Centers. Refer to “Test
Dates” for a list of the testing windows currently open for registration and to "Test
Sites" for information about available test centers in California and across the United States.
Registration. Registration for computer-based testing is available on the Internet by selecting
"Register Now" on the CBEST Web site. There is an additional fee of $64
for testing on computer.
The following guidelines apply to computer-based testing registrations:
- You may register to take one, two, or all three sections of the CBEST.
- Once you have registered, you must wait until after you have tested to register again for computer-based testing.
- You may test only once per testing window.
- You must wait 120 days before retaking a section on computer.
- You should plan to register as early as possible before your desired testing window. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited.
Score reporting. Unofficial test results for the Reading and Mathematics sections will be provided
at the test center at the conclusion of your test. Unofficial test results for all sections will be posted to the
CBEST Web site and official score reports will be mailed 10 business days after each testing window. See
"Release of Your Test Scores" for additional information on score reporting.
New Testing Options
With the passage of Senate Bill 1209 (Scott, Chapter 517, Stats. 2006), California credential candidates have
three examination options for meeting the basic skills requirement. Sections from different examination options
may not be combined; candidates must pass one option in its entirety. If candidates have already passed the
CBEST, they do not need to satisfy any of these other options. Regardless of the option used, once a basic
skills examination is passed, the score is valid indefinitely.
The current three options available to meet the basic skills requirement are
- passage of a basic skills examination from another state;
- passage of all three subtests of CSET: Multiple Subjects plus the CSET: Writing Skills (for more information about this
option, view the California Subject Examinations for Teachers® [CSET®] information at www.ctcexams.nesinc.com);
- passage of the CBEST.
Please see the CTC Web site at
www.ctc.ca.gov for more information about the different examination options.
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