How do I register for the MTEL exam?
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL®)
- Registration. To take a test, you must first complete the registration and payment process at the MTEL program web site: www.mtel.nesinc.com.
- Schedule.
- Rescheduling or Canceling a Test.
How much does Mtel cost?
How much do the MTELs cost?
| Communication and Literacy, Both | $112 |
|---|---|
| Comm & Lit, Reading only | $76 |
| General Curriculum, Both | $139 |
| General Curriculum, Multi-sub only | $94 |
| General Curriculum, Math only | $94 |
Is the MTEL the same as praxis?
The Praxis ® tests help Massachusetts educators demonstrate their knowledge of basic skills content and pedagogy for the classroom as part of a regulatory amendment to pilot the use of alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL)s.
Are Mtels hard?
The answer is yes, the MTEL is difficult, but it is not impossible to pass. We’re here to point you toward some resources to help you pass your MTEL exam! You will want to use a study guide that gives you multiple pages of study materials and a step-by-step study plan.
Who takes the MTEL?
The MTEL tests also measure these professionals’ literacy skills as well as their ability to communicate with students, parents, and fellow educators. MTEL exams are administered to individuals seeking preK-12 licensure as well as those pursuing adult education and vocational technical education credentials.
What is an Mtel voucher?
Vouchers are single use vouchers, valid for one registration up to the maximum voucher amount. Vouchers that are issued to a candidate and are used by a candidate to register and pay for the assessment fee are not refundable to the Institution or to the candidate.
How long are MTEL test scores valid?
2 years
MTEL test scores do not expire. TOEFL and IELTS scores are good for up to 2 years from date of exam.
Can the Mtel be taken online?
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is pleased to announce the availability of online proctoring for select tests in the MTEL program. Online proctoring allows you to take your test securely from your home, school, or business.
How long are Mtel scores good for?
Receiving your scores. Your score report will be emailed to you, if you requested this option when you registered, and will be available in your account beginning at 10:00 p.m. eastern time on the score report date for your test date. Score reports are available for 2 years in your account.
What is a passing score on Mtel Communication and literacy?
240 or higher
You must achieve a total test scaled score of 240 or higher to pass a test. The Communication and Literacy Skills test and the Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test each consist of two sections: a reading subtest and a writing subtest.