Preparation Aids / Procedures and Requirements
Many of the New York State Teacher Certification Exams are now solely offered as a computer based test.
Educating All Students (EAS) Test Guide
What is the EAS Test?
Measures professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills to teach all students, including:
Diverse student populations
English Language Learners
Students with disabilities
Test Format:
Selected-response items
Constructed-response items with scenario-based stimulus material
Test Details:
Format: Computer-based
Registration and Prep Materials: Available on NYSTCE website
Fee: $80
Scoring:
Minimum Passing Score:
Current: 500 (out of 400-600)
Revised EAS: 520 (out of 400-600)
Test Length:
2 hours and 15 minutes
Certification Examinations for Teachers (CSTs)
Test Format
Multiple-choice questions and written assignment
Language tests: recorded listening and speaking components, writing components
Test Details
Format: Computer-based or paper-based
Registration and Prep Materials: Available on NYSTCE website
Fees: $122-$161 (computer-based), $79 (paper-based)
Scoring
Minimum Passing Score:
Current CSTs: 220 (out of 100-300)
Revised CSTs: 520 (out of 400-600)
Test Length
4-5 hours and 15 minutes, depending on the exam
Preparation
Materials available on NYSTCE and NYSED websites https://www.nystce.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_Tests.html