CSET: French

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Online proctoring is available for Subtest IV of this test. You may test remotely, including from home.

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The World Languages subtests taken toward a Single Subject Teaching Credential differ from the subtests taken toward a Bilingual Authorization. For more information on certification requirements, see Tests Used Toward Certification.

CSET subtests used toward a Single Subject Teaching Credential in French:

French Subtest I (test code 148)
French Subtest II (test code 149)
French Subtest III (test code 150)

CSET subtests used toward a Bilingual Authorization for French:

French Subtest III (test code 150)
World Languages Subtest IV (test code 250)
French Subtest V (test code 256)

You may register to take any one subtest in a single test session.

Format

Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test:

Subtest IV: 50 multiple-choice questions

Computer-based test (CBT) only:

Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 3 constructed-response questions
Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 constructed-response question
Subtest III: 30 multiple-choice questions and 6 constructed-response questions
Subtest V: 5 constructed-response questions

Content

Review the test structure for CSET: French.

Dates and Locations

Computer-Based Testing

Online Proctoring

+− Subtest IV

Session Length

Computer-Based Testing
Subtest I: 1 hour 45 minutes
Subtest II: 1 hour 30 minutes
Subtest III: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Subtests IV and V: 1 hour and 15 minutes per subtest
15 additional minutes are provided to complete a nondisclosure agreement and tutorial.

Online Proctoring
Subtest IV: 1 hour and 15 minutes
15 additional minutes are provided to complete a nondisclosure agreement and tutorial.

Breaks

Computer-Based Testing
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.

Online Proctoring
No breaks allowed.

Fees

$99 per subtest
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Passing Score

220 per subtest

Test Results

Computer-Based Testing
Subtest I: Review test results release dates

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Subtest II: Review test results release dates

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Subtest III: Review test results release dates

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Subtest IV: Review test results release dates

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Subtest V: Review test results release dates

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Candidates will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment.

Online Proctoring
Test results are available within 5 weeks of testing.
Subtest IV: Review test results release dates

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Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.

Policies and Rules

Computer-Based Testing
When you register, you agree to abide by all testing policies and rules. Read them now.
Before you test, review the list of materials that are prohibited at the test center

Online Proctoring
When you register, you agree to abide by all testing policies and rules. Read them now.
Before you test, review the list of reasons your exam could be stopped and/or revoked

Test Features

Computer-Based Testing
Subtests I, II, and III include one or more assignments that allow you to use special characters (e.g., diacritical marks) in your typed responses. Refer to the Character Selector tutorial for information on how to access and use this feature.

Subtest III includes the use of a headset.

Online Proctoring
Subtests I, II, and III are not available via online proctoring.

Preparation

View the tutorials and preparation materials available for this test.

Tests may include questions that are evaluated for future administrations and do not affect a candidate's score.

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