CTEL: Language and Language Development, Assessment and Instruction, and Culture and Inclusion (CTEL)

At a glance

Exam details

Format

Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test: CTEL 1: 50 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay CTEL 2: 60 multiple-choice questions and 2 essays CTEL 3: 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay (ctcexams.nesinc.com)

Time

Computer-Based Testing CTEL 1: 1 hour and 45 minutes CTEL 2: 2 hours and 45 minutes CTEL 3: 1 hour and 30 minutes CTEL subtests 1, 2, and 3 in a single session: 6 hours Learn more about how the… (ctcexams.nesinc.com)

Passing score

220 per subtest (ctcexams.nesinc.com)

Fee

Computer-Based Testing CTEL 1: $98 CTEL 2: $147 CTEL 3: $99 CTEL subtests 1, 2, and 3 in a single session: $260 Online Proctoring CTEL 1: $98 CTEL 2: $147 CTEL 3: $99 (Candidates must register and pay for each… (ctcexams.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.