Tests Required by South Carolina
Find your certification area from the following sections to determine which test(s) you need to take. For test preparation materials, select the “View test details” link. If you are ready to register, you may add up to 4 tests to your cart before continuing on to scheduling.
Tests required for admission to an undergraduate teacher preparation program
Note: Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-26-20, candidates seeking full admission to an undergraduate teacher preparation program must earn a passing score on a basic skills assessment in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing adopted for this purpose by the South Carolina State Board of Education (SBE). Candidates who earn a qualifying exemption based on their SAT or ACT scores, as approved by the SBE, are not required to complete the basic skills examination. For more information, please review the South Carolina Educator Preparation Guidelines.
Subject area tests required for specific certification fields
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For more information about educator requirements and certification information, please review the following resources of the South Carolina Department of Education:
Other Programs used in South Carolina
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