CTEL

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

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The CTEL consists of 3 subtests:

CTEL 1: Language and Language Development (test code 031)
CTEL 2: Assessment and Instruction (test code 032)
CTEL 3: Culture and Inclusion (test code 033)

For computer-based testing at a test center, you may register to take 1 or all 3 subtests in a single test session.

For testing remotely via online proctoring, subtests are administered in separate testing sessions. You must register for each subtest separately.

Format

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

CTEL 1: 50 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay
CTEL 2: 60 multiple-choice questions and 2 essays
CTEL 3: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay

Content

Review the CTEL test description

and test structure.

Dates

Computer-Based Testing
Available during four different two-week testing windows on a first-come, first-served basis.
Aug. 1–Aug. 14, 2024
Oct. 31–Nov. 13, 2024
Jan. 30–Feb. 12, 2025
May 1–May 14, 2025
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Online Proctoring
By appointment with an online proctor during four one-week testing windows each year

Session Length

Computer-Based Testing
CTEL 1: 1 hour and 45 minutes
CTEL 2: 2 hours and 45 minutes
CTEL 3: 1 hour and 30 minutes
CTEL subtests 1, 2, and 3 in a single session: 6 hours
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15 additional minutes are provided to complete a nondisclosure agreement and tutorial.

Online Proctoring
CTEL 1: 1 hour and 45 minutes
CTEL 2: 2 hours and 45 minutes
CTEL 3: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Subtests are administered in separate testing sessions; therefore, candidates must register for each subtest separately.
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.

Locations

Computer-Based Testing
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Online Proctoring
You may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements PDF Document

Fees

Computer-Based Testing
CTEL 1: $98
CTEL 2: $147
CTEL 3: $99

CTEL subtests 1, 2, and 3 in a single session: $260
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Online Proctoring
CTEL 1: $98
CTEL 2: $147
CTEL 3: $99

(Candidates must register and pay for each subtest separately.)
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Passing Score

220 per subtest

Test Results

Computer-Based Testing
Test results are available within 5 weeks of testing.
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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.
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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

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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