CSET: Mandarin

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 Mandarin:

• Mandarin Subtest I (test code 163)
• Mandarin Subtest II (test code 164)
• Mandarin Subtest III (test code 165)

CSET subtests used toward a Bilingual Authorization for Mandarin:

• Mandarin Subtest III (test code 165)
• World Languages Subtest IV (test code 250)
• Chinese Subtest V (test code 253)

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
• Subtest V: 5 constructed-response questions

Computer-based test (CBT) only:

• Subtest I: 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions
• Subtest II: 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 constructed-response questions
• Subtest III: 20 multiple-choice questions and 6 constructed-response questions

Content

Review the test structure for CSET: Mandarin.

Dates and Locations

Computer-Based Testing

+− Subtest I

By appointment during the following 4-week testing windows:
Aug. 26–Sept. 22, 2024
Dec. 16, 2024–Jan. 12, 2025
Feb. 10–Mar. 9, 2025
Apr. 7–May 4, 2025
Check appointment availability .

+− Subtest II

By appointment during the following 4-week testing windows:
Aug. 26–Sept. 22, 2024
Dec. 16, 2024–Jan. 12, 2025
Feb. 10–Mar. 9, 2025
Apr. 7–May 4, 2025
Check appointment availability .

+− Subtest III

By appointment during testing windows. View testing windows by test center locations.
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+− Subtest IV

By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays).
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+− Subtest V

By appointment during the following 4-week testing windows:
Aug. 26–Sept. 22, 2024
Apr. 7–May 4, 2025
Check appointment availability .

Online Proctoring

+− Subtest IV

By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month .

+− Subtest V

By appointment with an online proctor during select one-week testing windows each year .

Session Length

Computer-Based Testing
Subtest I: 1 hour 30 minutes
Subtest II: 1 hour 45 minutes
Subtest III: 2 hours
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
Subtests IV and V: 1 hour and 15 minutes per subtest
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
Review complete fee and payment policy information.

Passing Score

220 per subtest

Test Results

Computer-Based Testing
Subtest I: Review test results release dates.
Subtest II: Review test results release dates.
Subtest III: Review test results release dates.
Subtest IV: Review test results release dates.
Subtest V: Review test results release dates.
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.
Subtest V: Review test results release dates.
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 handwrite and scan responses. See scanning instructions and the hand-draw tutorial video  for information on how to use a response sheet for handwritten responses. (The instructions will be available during testing.)

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.