When should I take these exams?
Most teacher candidates take the Basic Skills tests during their first 2 years of study since it is based on basic reading, writing and math that you have already learned. Some classes at SCSU are restricted to those students who have either completed or passed their Basic Skills tests.
The pedagogy and content tests cover everything about teaching and content that you have learned while at college, so they are best taken just before you student teach, during your student teaching or immediately following your student teaching. You must have passed all of your exams to apply for licensure.
2011 - 2012 Test Dates
MTLE computer-based tests may be scheduled during the following testing windows. Test appointments may be scheduled Monday-Saturday, (unless otherwise noted), excluding holidays, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Month |
Testing Window |
Score Report Date |
August 2011 |
August 26-September 1 |
September 22, 2011 |
September 2011 |
September 15-28 |
October 19, 2011 |
October 2011 |
September 29 - October 14 |
November 4, 2011 |
November 2011 |
November 10-23 |
December 14, 2011 |
December 2011 |
December 6-21 |
January 11, 2012 |
January 2012 |
January 12-25 |
February 15, 2012 |
February 2012 |
February 9-22 |
March 14, 2012 |
March 2012 |
March 8-21 |
April 11, 2012 |
April 2012 |
April 5-18 |
May 9, 2012 |
May 2012 |
May 10-23 |
June 13, 2012 |
June 2012 |
June 7-20 |
July 11, 2012 |
July 2012 |
July 12-25 |
August 15, 2012 |
August 2012 |
August 10-24 |
September 14, 2012 |
Score reports are released approximately 21 days after the testing window. The anticipated release dates are included in the chart above. Your score report will be emailed to you if you requested this service whey you registered. Score reports are also posted to your account for 45 days as a pdf document, which you may view, print and save for your records. Your account also contains your complete testing history, including each test you have taken and the test date.
Your test results are reported to you and to any institution that you indicated as a score recipient when you registered. Your scores are also directly reported to the Minnesota Board of Teaching and are automatically added to your licensure application file. Make sure you select the institution at which you are completing your teacher education program!
World Language and Culture tests are not computer based. These paper/pencil tests are offered at least three times per year at two test sessions:
- Subtest 1: 7:30 am – 10:00 am
- Subtest 2: 10:15 am – 12:45 pm
See calendar below.
Test Date |
Content Tested |
Registration Deadline |
Score Report Date |
October 1, 2011 |
Spanish, French, |
September 16, 2011 |
October 21, 2011 |
January 21, 2012 |
Spanish |
January 6, 2012 |
February 10, 2012 |
March 17, 2012 |
Spanish, French, |
March 2, 2012 |
April 6, 2012 |
May 12, 2012 |
Spanish |
April 27, 2012 |
June 1, 2012 |
June 23, 2012 |
Spanish, French, |
June 8, 2012 |
July 13, 2012 |
August 4, 2012 |
Spanish |
July 20, 2012 |
August 24, 2012 |
