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Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE)

FTCE Questions?

Call (413) 256-2893 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Mon.–Sat. To speak to a customer service representative, press option 9. Customer service is our top priority!

We Want to Hear From You!

Testing services, including Test Administrations, for the FTCE are provided by National Evaluation Systems, Inc.

Please take a few minutes to fill out our online survey regarding services you have received. The information you provide will be analyzed by Program Managers at the Florida Department of Education and used for improving the FTCE testing system.

FTCE Contact Information

To obtain information for FTCE exams, call (413) 256-2893 or visit www.fl.nesinc.com

Competencies and Skills, Current and Draft Editions

The Competencies and Skills, Thirteenth Edition, used for the current Florida Teacher Certification Examinations, is available for viewing online.

Also available online are the draft competencies and skills for 12 subject areas, to be reviewed by the State Board of Education in Spring 2009. If approved, the draft competencies and skills will be implemented on examinations administered beginning Summer 2009 and printed in the Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Fourteenth Edition.

Test Development Participation Opportunities!

For information about participating in test development activities, including pilot tests for FTCE exams, go to http://www.floridacertexam.nesinc.com.

FTCE Scoring Opportunities!

For information about participating in FTCE Scoring Sessions, including qualifications for becoming an FTCE Rater, go to www.FTCE-FELEScoring.nesinc.com

Score Verifications

Please visit Florida State University's Certification Examinations for Florida Educators Web site for information pertaining to score verification dates, locations, and instructions for attending a score verification session.

Pass/Fail Status, Registration, and other Information

To find the latest information regarding pass/fail status, verifying registration, and all other information regarding registration, test preparation guides, and computer-based testing, please visit the FTCE/FELE Program Web site.

Requirements for Teacher Certification

For information on what is required to be certified to teach in Florida, go to the Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Educator Certification Web site. You may also call the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Educator Certification at 1-800-445-6739.