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NES Essential Academic Skills: Complete

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NES Elementary Education: Complete

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NES English Language Arts

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NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary

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NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary

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NES Essential Academic Skills

NES Essential Academic Skills: Complete

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NES Essential Academic Skills: Reading

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NES Essential Academic Skills: Writing

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NES Essential Academic Skills: Mathematics

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NES Essential Academic Skills: Reading

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NES Essential Academic Skills: Writing

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NES Essential Academic Skills: Mathematics

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NES Professional Knowledge

NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary

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NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary

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NES Elementary Education

NES Elementary Education: Complete

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NES Elementary Education: Subtest I

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NES Elementary Education: Subtest II

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NES Middle Grades Assessments

NES Middle Grades English Language Arts

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NES Middle Grades Social Science

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NES Middle Grades Mathematics

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NES Middle Grades General Science

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NES Middle Grades General Science

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NES Secondary Assessments

NES English Language Arts

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Official NES English Language Arts study guide to help you pass your exam!

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NES History

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Official NES History study guide to help you pass your exam!

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NES Social Science

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NES Mathematics

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Official NES Mathematics study guide to help you pass your exam!

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NES Biology

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NES Chemistry

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NES Earth and Space Science

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NES Physics

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NES General Science

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NES K-12 Assessments

NES Health

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NES Health

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NES Physical Education

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Official NES Physical Education study guide to help you pass your exam!

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NES English to Speakers of Other Languages

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NES Special Education

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More NES Exams

NES Foundations of Reading

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Praxis®️ ParaPro Assessment

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Frequently asked questions about NES Certification Exams!

What is a NES exam?

NES stands for the National Evaluation Series and is a group of tests created by Pearson. The NES exams cover everything from essential academic skills to elementary reading instruction and teaching English language learners. Visit the NES website to learn more about the testing series.

What NES teacher certification exams do I need to take?

NES test requirements vary depending on your state. You can use this article to learn more about which NES exams you need to take.

How do I register for my NES exam?

Registering for the NES exam is different for each state. Some states have you register on the NES website, while others send you to a state website. Learn more about registering for NES exams in this 240 article.

What’s a passing score for the NES certification exams?

The NES is scored using a scaled score ranging from 100 to 300. The national benchmark for NES exams is a score of 220. States that require or use NES exams can choose their own passing score. Check with your state to find out what benchmark they use.

What happens if I fail my NES exam?

If you fail your exam you must wait 30 days before you can retake the exam. To retake an exam, you need to register for the exam again and make sure to schedule the retake at least 30 days after your initial exam. You will also need to pay the fees again.

How much does a NES exam cost?

Most NES exams cost $95 even though they vary in length. Exams with multiple subtests may have a different price so be sure to check the NES website for exam pricing.

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