CSET: German
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 German:
- German Subtest I (test code 151)
- German Subtest II (test code 152)
- German Subtest III (test code 153)
CSET subtests used toward a Bilingual Authorization for German:
- German Subtest III (test code 153)
- World Languages Subtest IV (test code 250)
- German Subtest V (test code 257)
You may register to take any one subtest in a single test session.
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
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.
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.
Online Proctoring
Test results are available within 5 weeks of testing.
Subtest IV: Review test results release dates.
Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.
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.