The State of Illinois offers the tests needed to participate in an alternative certification program.
All alternative certification candidates must pass the Basic Skills test (Test #96). The Basic Skills Test includes a reading, writing and mathematics section. Visit www.icts.nesinc.com to register for the test. NTEC offers test preparation to program applicants. Please visit www.teach.us to learn more.
Alternative Certification candidates must also pass the Subject Matter Content Exam. The table below lists the content tests for several certification areas.
|
Certificate Area |
Subject Matter Content Test |
|
Elementary Bilingual |
Elementary / Middle Grades (Test #110) |
|
Special Education |
Learning Behavior Specialist I (Test #155) |
|
High School Math |
Mathematics (Test #115) |
|
High School Biology |
Biology (Test #105) |
|
High School Chemistry |
Chemistry (Test #106) |
|
High School Physics |
Physics (Test #116) |
To register for a Subject Matter Content Test or for a complete list of Subject Matter Content Tests, please visit www.icts.nesinc.com.
