California Subject Examinations for Teachers® (CSET®)
The California Subject Examinations for Teachers® (CSET®) program has been developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for prospective teachers who choose to or are required to meet specific requirements for certification by taking examinations. The CTC has contracted with the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson to assist in the development, administration, and scoring of the CSET.
Tests Available:
For information about the CSET exams that are available via computer-based testing (CBT), please visit www.ctcexams.nesinc.com.
Test Registration & Scheduling Information
Registration
You must complete test registration through the program link on the CSET website and receive your Authorization to Test to be able to schedule a test.
Scheduling
You may schedule your test appointment online 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. When creating your account and scheduling your test, be sure to have your Authorization to Test available because you will be asked to provide your ID number. You will be sent an email from Pearson VUE with your new account information. Test appointments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating is limited.
After you schedule your test appointment, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.
California Subject Examinations for Teachers, CSET, and the CSET logo are trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s).