The Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) are a series of computer-based exams administered by the Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Educator Certification, which it requires as part of the process of becoming a licensed teacher in the state of Florida. Different FTCE tests cover a range of teaching skills, including the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE), FTCE General Knowledge Test (GK), FTCE Professional Education Test (PEd), and 39 different FTCE Subject Area Examinations (SAE). The Subject Area Examinations are divided by content area and grade level.
Those taking any Florida Teacher Certification Exam will need to register with the Florida Bureau of Educator Certification and schedule a test by selecting a test date, time, and location. FTCE tests are offered year-round. Once you register, you will have one year to schedule your test; if you do not schedule your exam within a year, you will have to register again. When registering, you can choose where your score(s) will be sent; you should usually send your score(s) to your chosen institution.
To register for the FTCE, follow these steps:
When you register to take an FTCE test, you will need to pay an exam registration fee. The FTCE registration fee amount can become a little complicated to understand because different tests have different fees, and it can cost a different amount to retake an FTCE test than it did to take it the first time. Additionally, some tests have subtests, and how many subtests you are taking, and sometimes which ones, can affect the test's price.
The table below outlines the FTCE test cost and retake registration fees for the different kinds of FTCE tests.
FTCE Registration Fees by Test
| FTCE Test Type | Registration Fee | Retake Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) | $215 | $225 for any combination of Subtests $150 to retake only one section of Subtest 3 |
| FTCE General Knowledge Test (GK) | $32.50 for one subtest $65 for two subtests $97.50 for three subtests $130 for all four subtests |
$32.50 for one subtest $65 for two subtests $97.50 for three subtests $130 for all four subtests |
| FTCE Professional Education Test (PEd) | $150 | $150 |
| FTCE Subject Area Examinations (SAE) | $150 | $150 |
If you fail any of the FTCE tests you need to pass to be licensed as a teacher, or if you need to take an FTCE test again for another reason, you have the option of retaking them. If your test has subsets, you may only need to retake the subtest(s) that you failed. If you are retaking a test or subset that you failed, you have to wait a month (31 days) since you took the test before you can retake it. If you are retaking a test or subset that you passed, you have to wait three years.
To retake a test, you will need to register again. This includes paying the registration fee to retake the test. This fee is not always the same as the original fee to take the test; see the above table for a breakdown of the retake registration fees by test.
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When you schedule your FTCE test, you must choose a testing site. FTCE tests are taken at testing sites approved by the Florida Bureau of Educator Certification. There are close to 40 of these sites across Florida, but there are also testing sites outside the state. There are nearly 250 FTCE testing sites outside of Florida, including 90 testing sites at U.S. military installations nationwide and globally. A large number of FTCE testing sites are housed in Florida universities and colleges, often within their education or testing programs. Many of the FTCE testing sites in Florida are also located at Pearson VUE testing sites. Pearson VUE is a computer-based test development company. FTCE score verification sessions are available at 8 different locations.
Some foreign language FTCE tests can only be taken at specific FTCE testing sites. The French K-12, Spanish K-12, and German K-12 tests are only available at select FTCE foreign language test sites, and you will be prompted to select one of these sites when registering for one of these tests.
See below for a list of FTCE testing locations in Florida. It should be noted, however, that testing locations change over time, and the best place to look for an FTCE testing site is on the FTCE website. There, you can find a map of FTCE test center locations or look up an FTCE testing center near you.
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Create AccountEmily is a former high school teacher to online students in subjects ranging from English to College and Career Readiness. She has also worked with college-level education majors and healthcare majors. Emily has 10 years of experience working in the field of education. To attain these roles, she completed and passed the FTCE General Knowledge Test, Professional Education Test, and English 6-12 Subject Area Exam.
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FTCE exams are not free. You must pay an FTCE registration fee when you schedule your test, usually running $150 to $225. If you or your spouse is in the military or is a veteran, you may be eligible for a Military Certification Fee Waiver.
FTCE tests are computer-based tests that are taken at approved FTCE testing sites. You cannot take an FTCE test online from home. You must select a testing site during your FTCE registration, which is completed online.
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